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Applesauce Spice Cake

Name: Applesauce Spice Cake
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp baking soda; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tbsp ground anise; 1 tsp cinnamon; ¼ tsp cloves; ¼ tsp nutmeg; ½ cup butter; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1¾ cups white sugar; 1 lemon zest; 2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 3 large eggs; 1½ cups applesauce; 1 tsp white vinegar

⏱ 125 min

A moist and tender cake infused with applesauce and warming spices. Made with olive oil and butter, featuring anise, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg for a distinctive flavor profile.

Adapted from a video by Suha's Dishes

طريقة تحضير قالب الكيك بصوص التفاح والبهارات Delicious and Moist Applesauce Spice Cake Recipe

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Ingredients

all-purpose flour390 g3 cups
salt½ tsp
baking soda½ tsp
baking powder2 tsp
ground anise1 tbsp
cinnamon1 tsp
cloves¼ tsp
nutmeg¼ tsp
buttersoftened, 113 g, unsalted½ cup
extra virgin olive oil120 ml½ cup

Steps

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1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) with the rack positioned in the center. Prepare a 9-inch tube cake pan by brushing it thoroughly with butter, then dust with flour to coat completely, shaking off any excess.
2
Make the applesauce: peel and core 1 pound of Granny Smith apples and cut into small pieces. Place in a saucepan with 3/4 cup water, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Puree in a food processor and let cool completely.
3
In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and all spices. Whisk to combine and set aside.
4
Using a stand mixer with paddle attachment (or hand mixer), beat together the softened butter, olive oil, and sugar on medium speed for 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
5
Add the lemon zest and vanilla extract and mix well. Add the eggs one at a time on medium speed, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.
6
On low speed, alternately add the flour mixture (in three additions) and the applesauce (in two additions), beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Scrape down the sides and bottom after each addition. Mix just until combined—do not overmix.
7
Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8
Bake for 50 to 55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The exact time may vary depending on your oven.
9
Remove from oven when golden brown. Let rest in the pan for 8 to 10 minutes.
10
Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake. Turn out onto a cooling rack and let cool completely.
11
Once completely cooled, transfer to a serving plate and cover with plastic wrap. This helps retain moisture and keeps the cake tender.

Applesauce Spice Cake

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