How to Bake an Easy Applesauce Cake

An applesauce cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for any occasion. Here's a simple recipe to help you make a tasty applesauce cake:

Ingredients: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon baking powder - 1 teaspoon baking soda - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup granulated sugar - 2 large eggs - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1 cup unsweetened applesauce - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.

3. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

4. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three batches, alternating with the applesauce, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

6. Fold in the chopped walnuts (if using) and mix until evenly distributed.

7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Once cooled, slice and serve as desired.

Enjoy your delicious and easy-to-make applesauce cake!