Fat Free Applesauce Cake
Indulge guilt-free with this moist and flavorful Fat Free Applesauce Cake, a delicious dessert that's light on calories but big on taste! Using unsweetened applesauce as a natural fat substitute, this cake is packed with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Perfectly sweetened with granulated sugar and customizable with optional mix-ins like raisins or chopped walnuts, this easy-to-make treat comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Whether enjoyed plain or with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, this wholesome dessert is ideal for anyone seeking a fat-free, dairy-free, and satisfying option for everyday indulgence or special occasions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup raisins (optional)
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until well combined.
Add the unsweetened applesauce and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir the mixture until smooth and fully incorporated.
If using, fold in the raisins and/or walnuts gently until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your fat-free applesauce cake plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2482 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.7 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2924 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 507.4 g | 185% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 288.5 g | ||
| Protein | 38.3 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1454 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
