Easy Applesauce Spice Cake
Easy Applesauce Spice Cake is perfect to enjoy during the fall season. It’s so simple to make using a spice cake mix. You get to enjoy a light apple flavor with the applesauce, but you could definitely add small chunks of apples to get even more apple flavor. Making an applesauce cake with cake mix is so simple and will become a favorite in your family.
Substituting Applesauce
Have you ever substituted the oil in the mix cake directions with applesauce? It’s a great way to add a little apple flavor, but it’s also a healthier option. So for this fall cake recipe, you are basically just following the direction on your spice cake mix, but instead of oil, you are using applesauce. I love to use no sugar added, unsweetened applesauce for cake mixes. Using a spice cake mix and substituting oil with applesauce not only simplifies the process but also adds a moist, apple-infused twist to the classic spice cake. Let’s dive into how you can whip up this delicious treat in no time!
Applesauce Cake with Cake Mix Ingredients
- cake mix
- water
- applesauce
- eggs
Cake Mix Applesauce Cake with Spice Cake Mix:
This Applesauce Spice Cake is so easy to make! As you can see above this cake only takes a few ingredients.
Mixing the Batter:
In a large bowl, add the spice cake mix. I love spice cake mixes because they have so many great warm spice flavors: cloves, nutmeg, etc.
Then add the water, applesauce, and eggs. Mix the batter together until smooth. You can use an electric mixer if you like, but I usually just mix it with a wooden spoon.
Baking:
Grease a bundt cake pan with nonstick spray or butter and pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
After baking, check for doneness with a toothpick, and then let it cool a little bit. Then you can carefully place the Applesauce Spice Cake on a beautiful stand. When it’s room temperature you can add the frosting.
Cooling and Serving:
The cinnamon frosting is a simple mixture of powder sugar, cinnamon, and milk. A cinnamon cream cheese frosting would be delicious too.
Topped with an easy cinnamon icing drizzle, this cake is perfect for a party!
Applesauce Spice Cake
Equipment
- bundt pan
- large mixing bowl
Ingredients
Applesauce Spice Cake
- 1 spice cake mix I used Betty Crocker
- 1 cup water or water as directed on your cake mix
- ½ cup applesauce or whatever amount of oil is on your cake mix
- 3 eggs or eggs as directed on your cake mix
Cinnamon Icing
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
Applesauce Spice Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In a bowl, add the spice cake mix and the water.
- Add the applesauce to the bowl.
- Add the eggs.
- Mix with a hand mixer on low speed for about 2 minutes, until combined.
- Pour into a greased bundt pan and bake for about 30 minutes.
Tips for Success:
- Applesauce Substitute: Using applesauce instead of oil not only reduces the fat content but also adds natural sweetness and moisture to the cake. It’s a healthier option without compromising on taste.
- Enhance the Flavor: Feel free to add a dash of ground cinnamon and nutmeg to intensify the warm, spicy flavors of the cake. These spices complement the apple flavor beautifully.
- Storage: Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness. You can also freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic wrap and foil for up to 1 month.
- Nuts: Add your favorite nuts, pecans or chopped walnuts, to the batter and/or top of the cake.
If you love Applesauce Spice Cake…
I hope you get a chance to try this cake soon. It’s perfect for a weeknight dessert or a seasonal get-together. Enjoy this Easy Applesauce Spice Cake as a delightful dessert for any occasion, from cozy family gatherings to festive fall celebrations. It’s a fuss-free way to indulge in the comforting flavors of autumn with minimal effort and maximum flavor!
Applesauce spice cake sounds delicious and perfect for fall! Can’t wait to try this cozy recipe!
So easy and delicious. I’ve made it twice and will make it again and again!
Tasty… Very simple, fast and delicious. I followed your recipe and then I had a great meal. I put in a lot of egg, but the dish still retains its delicious taste. Thank you for the useful article.