Thanksgiving Applesauce Cake
A moist, spiced applesauce cake featuring cinnamon, cloves, and nuts, perfect for holiday gatherings and those who enjoy warm, fruity desserts with a rich texture.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream shortening and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in applesauce.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Stir in chopped nuts, raisins, and cut-up orange gum candy.
- Pour the batter into a greased tube pan.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for approximately 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
970
kcal
48% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).