Carrot Applesauce Cake Recipe

Indulge in the warm spices and moist texture of a classic fruitcake, but without the month-long wait! This Carrot Applesauce Spice Cake from Moosewood Restaurant's new recipes is incredibly flavorful and surprisingly quick to bake. Perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy weekend treat, this recipe delivers a delicious blend of carrots, applesauce, and warming spices. Get ready for moist, tender cake that's bursting with flavor!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 394.5 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Carrot Applesauce Cake 48

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Carrot Applesauce Cake

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Carrot Applesauce Cake? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Carrot Applesauce Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan, or a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds on the bottom and partway up the sides of the prepared pan.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon ground allspice, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs.
  5. Add to the eggs: ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, and 2 cups grated carrots. Mix until well combined.
  6. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 65-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

123g

Fat

12g

Carbs

19g

Recipe Categories (Choose a category and find related recipes!)