Honey and Applesauce Cake, a delicious whole grain dessert!

Just because I cook and bake using whole food ingredients, doesn't mean I want to give up dessert! And to make sure I don't have to, I enjoy finding and trying naturally sweetened and whole foods desserts. And I have to tell you, this Honey and Applesauce Cake ticks all the boxes!

Easy to put together from your pantry. This cake calls for simple, basic ingredients.

While Honey and Applesauce Cake is quite perfect just the way it is, it is also an easy to make recipe that will inspire you to make more whole grain cakes to share with family and friends. Having success with a new to you recipe inspires most bakers to find more recipes to bake of a similar nature. After all, why reinvent the wheel every time you step into the kitchen?

While this is one of those recipes, it goes one better. The basic cake recipe almost begs you to bake it again, with flavor changes! Depending on what you prefer, just about any dried fruit or nuts can be substituted. The only ingredient that you may be missing is the sliced almonds. Speaking for myself, I don't always have them on hand...I have added some suggestions below to offer a new twist to this same recipe, for the next time you make it, that is!

Another delicious "no mixer required!" recipe.

This recipe starts out with very basic ingredients, which means if your pantry is stocked, you can whip this up at a moment's notice. Honey Applesauce Cake is also what I like to refer to as a wooden spoon recipe because you don't need any electric appliances, just the ingredients, a large bowl, and a wooden spoon. We baked this in a pie pan, but feel free to use either a round or square pan for this cake. Personally I like wedges of dessert, they present so nicely on a plate. This could also be baked in cupcakes as well. Not overly sweet, this is subtle and quite tender.

Much like most of the desserts we offer, this is delicious plain or with a bit of cream, in one form or another!

Honey Applesauce Cake is perfectly delicious just the way it is, but by now you may have noticed, that a bit of cream on the side, is my favorite way to enjoy my desserts! This cake would also be lovely with a spoon of vanilla yogurt and a drizzle of honey, tonight, however, we opted for whipped cream, for tonight. When served plain Honey Applesauce Cake also makes a great snack with a glass of milk or a steaming cup of tea or coffee. But whatever you do, I encourage you to make this cake! It is easy and will take to the following suggestions for a new flavored cake the next time you bake it!

Some additional thoughts on this recipe:

There is no limit to the basic flavor changes that could be made to this cake, here are two easy suggestions.

Chopped raisins and walnuts in place of the sliced almonds would be wonderful. To upscale even more, a chocolate drizzle glaze.

I also think a streusel topping would be quite nice and completely change the personality of the finished cake! A little drizzle of glaze would set that presentation off perfectly.

Ingredients needed for this recipe:

whole wheat flour
honey
eggs
applesauce
baking soda
salt
vanilla
raisins
sliced almonds

You will also need the following:

large mixing bowl
wooden spoon
silicone spatula
small kitchen knife
cutting board
round baking pan
measuring spoons
measuring cups

Now we are ready to begin!

Honey and Applesauce Cake
adapted from: italian food forever
350-degree oven

UPDATED: 12.18.2023

1 c honey
1/2 c butter, softened to room temperature, cut into slices

2 eggs

1 c unsweetened applesauce
1 t vanilla

1/2 t salt
1 1/2 t soda
2 c whole wheat, pastry grind flour, divided
1 c raisins, you may omit if desired

1 c sliced almonds

To begin, slice the butter, set aside until room temperature.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter slices and the honey, continue creaming together until smooth and fluffy.

Add eggs and vanilla, beat well.

Add the applesauce, 1 cup of whole wheat flour, salt, and soda. Beat well, 15 to 20 strokes. You will want to count...

Add the remaining 1 cup whole wheat flour and the raisins. Stir these ingredients in evenly.

Spread into a 9 inch round cake pan (you may also use a deep pie pan if needed), smooth the top, and sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the top of the batter.

Bake 35-45 minutes or until done in your oven. Let cool before serving.

Storage options for Honey and Applesauce Cake. Store covered at room temperature for up to three days. You will need to refrigerate or freeze for longer storage. Let thaw completely in the refrigerator.

UPDATE: For your convenience, a "copy and paste" version of Honey and Applesauce Cake has been included below.

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Printable "copy and paste" version:

Honey and Applesauce Cake
adapted from: italian food forever

350-degree oven

UPDATED: 12.18.2023

1 c honey
1/2 c butter, softened to room temperature, cut into slices

2 eggs

1 c unsweetened applesauce
1 t vanilla

1/2 t salt
1 1/2 t soda
2 c whole wheat pastry grind flour, divided
1 c raisins, you may omit if desired

1 c sliced almonds

To begin, slice the butter, set it aside until room temperature.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter slices and the honey, continue creaming together until smooth and fluffy.

Add eggs and vanilla, beat well.

Add the applesauce, 1 cup of whole wheat flour, salt, and soda. Beat well, 15 to 20 strokes. You will want to count...

Add the remaining 1 cup whole wheat flour and the raisins. Stir these ingredients in evenly.

Spread into a 9 inch round cake pan (you may also use a deep pie pan if needed), smooth the top, and sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the top of the batter.

Bake 35-45 minutes or until done in your oven. Let cool before serving.

Storage options for Honey and Applesauce Cake. Store covered at room temperature for up to three days. You will need to refrigerate or freeze for longer storage. Let thaw completely in the refrigerator.

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