Homemade Applesauce Cake Recipe

unsweetened applesauce

🥗Healthier: homemade applesauce

💰Cheaper: canned applesauce

Homemade applesauce can be fresher and lower in sugar.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Seeds can provide crunch without the cost of nuts.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut flour

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut flour can be a lower-calorie option.

In a large bowl, combine 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 cups of white sugar, 1.5 teaspoons of cinnamon, 1.5 teaspoons of baking soda, 0.25 teaspoons of baking powder, 0.25 teaspoons of ground cloves, and 0.25 teaspoons of salt. Whisk together.

In a smaller bowl, whisk together 2 eggs.

Add 0.5 cups of vegetable oil, 0.5 cups of water, and 1.5 cups of unsweetened applesauce to the egg mixture and whisk until combined.

Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

Pour the batter into a well-greased 9x13 inch pan and even it out.

Dust the top of the batter with 1 tablespoon of sugar and a couple sprinkles of cinnamon.

Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 25 to 35 minutes until browned on top and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Let the cake cool for 15 to 20 minutes before cutting into it.

Serve with a little bit of Cool Whip if desired.

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