Applesauce Raisin Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup applesauce
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup raisins

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour

Difficulty Level:

2 out of 5 (simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the applesauce and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the raisins.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

(Per serving)

• Calories: 450
• Fat: 20 grams
• Saturated Fat: 10 grams
• Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
• Sodium: 320 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 65 grams
• Fiber: 2 grams
• Sugar: 40 grams
• Protein: 5 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and flavorful
• Rich apple flavor
• Sweet and tangy with a hint of spice
• Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert

User Comments:

• "This cake is absolutely delicious! The applesauce makes it so moist and the raisins add a nice touch of sweetness."
• "I love the warm spices in this cake. It's the perfect fall dessert."
• "This cake is easy to make and always turns out perfect. It's a favorite of my family and friends."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have applesauce, you can puree 1 cup of peeled, cored apples in a food processor.
• You can also add other dried fruit to this cake, such as cranberries, cherries, or apricots.
• If you want a more intense apple flavor, you can use apple cider instead of water in the recipe.