Sourdough Applesauce Cake
Savor a slice of homemade goodness in every bite in this moist, flavorful, and rich sourdough applesauce cake!
Servings: 1 9x13-inch cake
Calories: 240kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 9x13 inch cake pan
- Electric hand mixer or silicone spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup sourdough starter fed or unfed & brought to room temp
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- powdered sugar for dusting
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a cake pan with butter or oil.
- In a medium-mixing bowl cream together the butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. If using an electric mixer, use the low to medium speed.
- Next, add your sourdough starter and applesauce and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves.
- Gradually fold in the dry mixture to the wet and mix until no more flour streaks are visible. Do not overmix here. It is okay if the batter is a bit clumpy.
- If using nuts, fold those into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the cake.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar. If you would like to frost the cake, I recommend letting it cool completely (about 1 hour).
- Sourdough applesauce cake lasts 2-3 days at room temperature in an airtight container.
Notes
Sourdough starter: can be fed or unfed. I recommend not using any sourdough discard that is over a week old as it will make the cake a bit sour.
Spices: feel free to add or omit any spices to your liking. The spices used here do not overpower the cake but add just enough flavor.
Homemade or store-bought applesauce can be used just make sure it is unsweetened.
Ensure all ingredients are brought to room temperature before mixing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 196mg
