Applesauce Cake

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Makes

20 servings

Updated: Oct. 04, 2022
"This family favorite is so sweet, moist and tender, no one will know it's a low-fat cake," says Joanne Huff of Champaign, Illinois.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup egg substitute
  • 1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • FROSTING:
  • 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a bowl, beat egg substitute for 1 minute on medium speed. Add the applesauce, sugar and oil; mix well. Combine the dry ingredients; add to applesauce mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins and walnuts.
  2. Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  3. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Frost the cake.