How to Make James Westfall's Applesauce Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

James Westfall's Applesauce Cake is a timeless dessert that has been passed down through generations in the Westfall family. This delicious and moist cake is the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of fall, with its warm spices and the rich, sweet taste of applesauce. Whether you're baking it for a family gathering, a special occasion, or just because, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

What makes this recipe so special is the use of applesauce, which not only adds a...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 ⅔ cups white sugar
  • ⅔ cup butter-flavored shortening
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ¾ cups applesauce
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 ½ cups raisins
  • ⅔ cup chopped walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a fluted cake pan with cooking spray.
  • Beat sugar and shortening together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; beat in eggs until incorporated.
  • Combine applesauce, water, and baking soda in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir applesauce mixture into shortening mixture; add vanilla extract.
  • Whisk flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and ground cloves together in a bowl. Gradually stir applesauce mixture into flour mixture until just combined. Fold in raisins and walnuts. Pour into prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes and transfer cake to a plate.
  • Nutrition

    543 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 464mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 91g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 59g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 256mg