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Applesauce Cake With Cinnamon Crumb Topping

A moist and flavorful applesauce cake topped with a cinnamon crumb topping.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup applesauce

Crumb Topping Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and applesauce, mixing well.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  6. For the crumb topping, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add melted butter and mix until crumbly.
  7. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter.
  8. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Applesauce, Cake, Cinnamon
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