Sugarless Applesauce Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup sugar substitute (such as erythritol or monk fruit)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• Easy (1/5)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and applesauce until smooth. Beat in the egg, sugar substitute, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 180 per slice
• Fat: 6g
• Protein: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Sugar: 0g
• Fiber: 2g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and flavorful
• Sugar-free and suitable for diabetics
• American-style apple dessert with a hint of spice

User Comments:

• "This cake is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional applesauce cake."
• "I love the way the cinnamon and nutmeg spices complement the applesauce."
• "It's so easy to make, even a novice baker can make it."
• "The texture is moist and the flavor is just right."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour.
• If you don't have sugar substitute, you can use 1 cup of granulated sugar.
• Let the cake cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.