Applesauce Cake



Years ago, we ate cold cereal every morning for breakfast. Over the last few years, I have slowly introduced more and more homemade breakfast foods. I knew that was healthier, cheaper, and more filling to eat homemade breakfast food, but my kids were not easily convinced. I had not realized how attached my children were to cold cereal and it has taken several years to completely make the transition.

We started with “Biscuit Thursday” and slowly moved on from there. So, I am constantly looking for new recipes to serve for breakfast. The last thing I want is for my kids to stage a revolt, so I try to keep it interesting! This recipe for Applesauce Cake is super fast to make so it can be made in the morning and served immediately. However, it keeps very well overnight, so it can be made the day before and still tastes just as good. It is not at all sweet though, so if you want to serve it for dessert, you may want to add some kind of frosting or caramel sauce.

We now eat homemade breakfast food every day except Saturday when Dad takes one of the kids (on a rotating basis) to the donut shop and picks up donuts for the family. This is a long standing family tradition that the kids love. And, every Saturday morning I pronounce it “Death by Donut” as we all eat our weekend treat.

Applesauce Cake

¼ cup melted butter

½ cup raw sugar

1 egg

1 cup unsweetened applesauce

1 cup white whole wheat flour

1 tsp. baking soda

½ tsp. salt

1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Add butter, sugar, egg and applesauce to mixing bowl. Stir. Add flour, soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice. Stir together until combined. Pour into a greased 9x9 pan. Bake at 350˚ for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes, then cut and serve. Or, cool completely, cover with foil, and serve for breakfast the next morning with powdered sugar sprinkled on top.

Note: This recipe can be easily doubled and baked in a 10x15 pan.

Frugal Tip: Instead of purchasing individual cups of applesauce for school lunches, purchase large jars of natural or unsweetened applesauce and serve in reusable storage containers. Top the individual servings with cinnamon or nutmeg.  

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