Microwave Applesauce Cake
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this quick and easy Microwave Applesauce Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert perfect for busy days or last-minute cravings. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and unsweetened applesauce, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes of prep and cooks in only 5 minutes in the microwave. Warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg enhance its rich, cozy flavor, while optional add-ins like chopped walnuts or raisins add texture and variety. Perfect for weeknight desserts or casual gatherings, this cake is best served warm, dusted with powdered sugar or paired with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy all the deliciousness of home-baked cake without turning on the oven!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Optional: Chopped walnuts or raisins
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk together until evenly blended.
In another bowl, whisk together the applesauce, vegetable oil, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts or raisins.
Lightly grease a microwave-safe 8-inch round or square dish. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
Microwave the cake on high power for 4–5 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cooking time may vary depending on your microwave, so check at the 4-minute mark.
Carefully remove the dish from the microwave (it will be hot!) and let the cake cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Serve the cake warm or at room temperature, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
291 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.8 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 190 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 134 mg | 3% | |
*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.
