Ingredients for Applesauce Date Cake
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 cup chopped dates
- powdered sugar for dusting
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How to Make Applesauce Date Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup rolled oats, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves.
- Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 large eggs until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup applesauce, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in 1 cup chopped dates.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely in the pan before sprinkling with powdered sugar and serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
71g
Fat
12g
Carbs
12g
