Irish Applesauce Cake

Irish Applesauce Cake

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.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Yield:
1 9×9-inch cake
Servings:
8

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)

490
Calories
25g
Fat
61g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
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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