**Honey Applesauce Cake: 1 Perfect Moist Loaf**
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A moist and sweet cake made with honey and applesauce. It is simple to prepare and perfect for a cozy dessert.
- Author: Milo
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 cake (8 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and honey until creamy. Add applesauce, eggs, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute whole wheat flour for a denser texture.
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of extra honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg