Wonderful with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Just a touch of spice and the lemon is a nice touch to set off the applesauce. Hope you enjoy. Top with whipped cream or lemon sauce.
Ingredients
- 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 lemon, zest grated
- 1 ¾ cups applesauce
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
Step 3
Mix flour, sugar, and salt together in a bowl.
Step 4
Beat in egg yolks, butter, and lemon zest until dough is thoroughly mixed.
Step 5
Mix applesauce, cinnamon, and cloves together in a small bowl.
Step 6
Press half the dough into the prepared baking pan; spread applesauce mixture over dough in a layer. Top with remaining dough.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven until cake is browned, 40 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 490 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat25g | 32% |
Saturated Fat15g | 77% |
Cholesterol138mg | 46% |
Sodium314mg | 14% |
Total Carbohydrate61g | 22% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
Total Sugars24g | |
Protein6g | |
Vitamin C2mg | 9% |
Calcium27mg | 2% |
Iron2mg | 13% |
Potassium107mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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