Applesauce Spice Cake
1 pkg. yellow cake mix
1 pkg. 4 serving size jello instant vanilla pudding
4 eggs
1 cup applesauce
1/2 C. water
1/4 C. oil
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. all-spice (optional)
1/2 raisins finely chopped (optional)
Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl of electric mixer and blend then beat at medium for 4 minutes. Pour into well greased and floured 10 inch tube or fluted tube pan. (I’ve used a bundt cake pan and angel food cake pan). Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. DO NOT UNDERBAKE. 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.
This goes really well with whipped cream or a good vanilla ice cream, too. This has become a favorite in my house and is requested for birthday cakes very often.
We are going to celebrate four birthdays on Saturday evening, our December girl and our January boys and girl. We will have 4 individual mini cakes for the event. Two of this Spice cake, a lemon cake and a Chocolate cake. I’ll have lots of photos and posts in the coming weeks of all our Christmas time and beyond celebrations!!
I hope Jesus was at the center of all the Christmas festivities with your family and friends!
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
What a wonderful and warm recipe share! Ellen 🤝 Your Applesauce Spice Cake sounds absolutely delightful—moist, fragrant, and perfect for a celebration. Using a cake mix as a base but elevating it with spices, applesauce, and that lovely vanilla pudding is such a smart way to create something both easy and special.
It’s so touching that this cake has become a birthday favorite in your home. Celebrating four birthdays together in December and January sounds like a joyous occasion, and making individual mini cakes is such a thoughtful and personal touch. The mix of spice, lemon, and chocolate will surely please everyone. I hope your Saturday evening is filled with laughter, love, and lots of delicious cake!
Thank you also for your kind and heartfelt Christmas wish. It’s a beautiful reminder of the true reason for the season. May the joy and peace of Christ continue to be with you and your loved ones as you move into the new year.
I’d love to see your photos and posts of the celebrations when you share them—it sounds like a truly memorable time. Wishing you and your family all the best as you celebrate these special milestones together! 🎂🎉
Sounds like fun, Ellen! And the cake looks delicious!
…now that’s not just any applesauce spice cake!!!
Hello Ellen,
Your applesauce cake looks delicious! Take care, have a wonderful day and a happy weekend.
Looks delicious and pretty too. Happy Birthday to all. 🙂