Applesauce Cake with Oatmeal Streusel Topping
Moist applesauce cake, crowned with a golden oatmeal streusel. Perfectly spiced and sweet, a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 2 cups of flour
- 1 teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter – softened
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of applesauce – unsweetened
For the streusel topping:
- 1/2 cup of rolled oats, old fashion
- 1/4 cup of flour
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of butter
Instructions
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PreheatPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9 inch baking pan.
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WhiskIn a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
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MixIn a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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CombineGradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Fold in the applesauce until evenly incorporated into the batter.
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
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Make toppingIn a small bowl, prepare the oatmeal streusel topping by combining the oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Pour the melted butter over the mixture and stir until crumbly.
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Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cake batter in the pan.
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BakeBake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Equipment
- square baking pan
- mixer
- mixing bowl(s)
- measuring cup
- measuring spoons
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40
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