Spiced Pecan Applesauce Cake
| This cake is simply heartwarming. Perfect for baking and bringing to a festive holiday soiree or mixing up with the kids for an easy (somewhat) healthy treat at home. |
| Serves 10-12 Ingredients:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Grease and flour a 9” X 9” cake pan In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar and spices together with an electric beater on high for about 2 minutes until light & creamy. Add the egg; mix in, then the applesauce, beating on low until just blended. Stir in the flour and beat on low until just blended. Stir in the chopped nuts. Dissolve the baking soda in the boiling water and add to the cake batter, beat until just blended. Pour the batter into the cake pan, level batter with a spatula. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or the top springs back when lightly touched with a finger. Completely cool cake on a rack. Top with a simple dusting of confectioner's sugar or a smooth cream cheese frosting. |
