Vegan Applesauce Cake – Moist, Spiced & Naturally Sweet
A soft, spiced vegan applesauce cake made with pantry ingredients. Moist, dairy-free, egg-free, and perfect for snacks or desserts.
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
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¾ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
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⅓ cup neutral oil (or more applesauce for oil-free)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts, ⅓ cup raisins or chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8×8-inch pan.
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In a bowl, whisk applesauce, sugar, oil, and vanilla.
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In another bowl, whisk flour, spices, baking soda, powder, and salt.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
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Fold in nuts or add-ins, if using. Pour into pan and smooth top.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool, then frost or dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
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Make oil-free by using 100% applesauce.
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Swap flour for a 1:1 gluten-free blend if needed.
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Top with maple glaze or vegan cream cheese frosting.