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Applesauce Date Cake Recipe

This wonderfully dense and moist Applesauce Date Cake is a nostalgic recipe, reminiscent of a classic fruitcake but with a delightful twist! Perfect for fall baking, this spiced cake features the warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, complemented by the sweetness of dates and applesauce. A simple cream cheese frosting completes this comforting dessert, ideal for sharing with friends and family.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 115 mins
Calories 522.5 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Applesauce Date Cake

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups applesauce
  • 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped

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How to Make Applesauce Date Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9x2 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoonsbaking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. Add 2 large eggs, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, and 1 cup applesauce to the bowl.
  4. Beat on low speed until just combined.
  5. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  6. Stir in 1 cup pitted dates, chopped, 1 cup walnuts, chopped, and the remaining 1 cup applesauce.
  7. Beat for 1 minute to combine.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  11. Remove from pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  12. Frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

163g

Fat

42g

Carbs

27g

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