Eggless Applesauce Snack Cake
Eggless applesauce cake is a simple square snack cake with cinnamon and a stir-together batter. Unsweetened applesauce provides moisture, while baking soda and vinegar help the batter rise without eggs.
Ingredients for eggless applesauce cake
Use smooth unsweetened applesauce, not chunky apple pie filling. Sweetened applesauce changes the sugar balance and should not be assumed equivalent. Neutral oil keeps the batter straightforward and avoids a butter-creaming step. Milk may be dairy or a plain unsweetened plant beverage; choose plant milk if serving an egg-free and dairy-free variation. Vinegar is a measured acidic ingredient, not an optional flavor garnish, because the leavening is baking soda rather than baking powder alone.
The complete measured ingredient list is in the printable recipe card below. Measure before starting, and keep ingredients that are reserved for finishing separate from those used during cooking.
How to make eggless applesauce snack cake
Step 1
Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square pan and line its base with parchment. Whisk flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl, breaking up sugar lumps.
Step 2
Whisk applesauce, oil, milk, vinegar and vanilla in a separate jug. Pour into the dry mixture and fold gently just until no flour pockets remain.
Step 3
Spread evenly in the pan. Bake 30–35 minutes until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out without wet batter and the center springs back lightly.
Step 4
Cool in the pan for 20 minutes before cutting into nine squares. Do not judge the crumb while it is piping hot, when the applesauce moisture can make it look gummy.
Practical tips and troubleshooting
Fold only until the last dry pockets disappear. Stirring hard for several minutes encourages a tougher crumb. Bake soon after mixing because the soda reacts with the acid. An 8-inch pan gives the intended depth; a 9-by-13 pan makes a much thinner cake and needs a different timer. A toothpick with moist crumbs is different from one coated in raw batter. Cool before slicing so the crumb has a chance to set.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add apple chunks?
They add extra moisture and change baking behavior. The written version uses smooth applesauce only.
Does eggless mean allergen-free?
No. The recipe contains wheat and may contain dairy depending on the milk you choose. Check every ingredient label.
Can I double the recipe?
Use two matching pans for predictable thickness. A deeper single pan can remain wet in the center while the edges overbake.
Serving and related recipes
Try apple oatmeal cookies, lemon yogurt loaf cake, baked cinnamon apples with oat crumble. These links lead to different preparation methods or complementary dishes, rather than a second version of this recipe.
Printable recipe
Eggless Applesauce Snack Cake
Equipment
- 1 8-inch square baking pan and mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 180 g
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar 100 g
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 240 g
- 1/3 cup neutral oil 80 ml
- 1/4 cup milk or unsweetened plant milk 60 ml
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square pan and line its base with parchment. Whisk flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl, breaking up sugar lumps.
- Whisk applesauce, oil, milk, vinegar and vanilla in a separate jug. Pour into the dry mixture and fold gently just until no flour pockets remain.
- Spread evenly in the pan. Bake 30–35 minutes until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out without wet batter and the center springs back lightly.
- Cool in the pan for 20 minutes before cutting into nine squares. Do not judge the crumb while it is piping hot, when the applesauce moisture can make it look gummy.
Notes
About the illustrations
The finished-dish image and preparation guide are original AI-generated illustrations of the intended dish and stages, not photographs documenting a kitchen test. Follow the written quantities, temperatures and doneness cues; ingredients, appliances and pan dimensions can change the result.
