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Spice Cake


 This Applesauce Spice Cake is a family favorite and both our daughter and my husband prefer this cake for their birthday celebrations.

Method:
  • 1 package yellow cake mix
  • 1 package 4 serving size Jello instant vanilla pudding (3.4oz.)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup applesauce or pear sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Method:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl of electric mixer and blend then beat at medium for 4 minutes. 
  3. Pour into well greased and floured 10 inch tube or fluted tube pan. 
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 50-55 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. 
  5. DO NOT UNDERBAKE. 
  6. Cool in pan for 15 min. remove and cool on rack. 

When the cake has cooled and before I serve it I give it a dusting of powdered sugar. It's good by itself or served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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19 comments:

  1. Flavia GalassoSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    :( I don't know what yellow cake mix is :( , but I like your cake... ciao Flavia

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    I just love simple recipes like this! And it brings out the flavors of the season! Thanks!!

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  3. rosemarySeptember 22, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    I have coffee...now I need a slice of your cake for my breakfast, Ellen! Looks yummy.

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  4. WPgirlSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Can a pkg of spice cake mix be used instead of a yellow cake mix?
    Sounds yummy.

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  5. KimberlySeptember 22, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    I plan to use this recipe soon! I love it's simplicity. Thank you!

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  6. Sandy aka Doris the GreatSeptember 22, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    It looks like there are no cake mixes in Italy! Smart nation. However, I do keep a few boxes around for emergencies. And this recipe sounds like a great one. Thanks.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    I did this but with pumpkin instead of the apple sauce. I have apple sauce that needs using will try this one for sure

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  8. TraceySeptember 22, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    It's really good made with apple butter as well.

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  9. ellen b.September 22, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    EliFla, Here in the North America we can buy boxes of different flavors of cake mix where all that's needed to make a cake is adding eggs and oil. You could substitute a basic cake recipe instead of using the Yellow Cake Mix.
    WPgirl, You should be fine with the spice cake. Maybe omit the extra spices.

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  10. Bev KSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Gorgeous picture Ellen - this cake looks wonderful.

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  11. WhosyergurlSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Yum. I am going to make this. Will use some of my chicken's eggs and make the house smell wonderful!
    xo, Cheryl

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Rookie question but do I use sugar free applesauce? Looking forward to a cool autumn day to try it.

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  13. JanSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    I had all the ingredients, so I made your cake this afternoon. It's very good. I especially look forward to having it with a nice cup of coffee in the morning. Thanks from Houston.

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  14. ellen b.September 22, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Anonymous, I always use the natural applesauce without sugar added. I'm sure it would be fine with any applesauce, though.

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  15. SharronSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Oh, Yum...what a beautiful cake-can't wait til the next potluck!

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  16. Coleens RecipesSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    BEAUTIFUL photo, I love this kind of recipe.

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  17. trumpSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    I love when you lady's post recipes for finger foods. Richard from Amish Stories.

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  18. Twila HenrySeptember 24, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Have this cake in the oven for Fellowship Meal at church tomorrow! :) Can't wait to see how it turns out!
    Love simple recipes like this!

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  19. AnonymousApril 16, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    I just put this cake in the oven! I hope it turns out! im a beginner in baking (:

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