Applesauce Walnut Spice Cake

Step 1

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Step 2

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.

Step 3

Add all the ingredients except the dates and nuts to the bowl of your electric mixer.

Step 4

Mix on low speed for 1 minute then turn up to medium speed for 2 more minutes.

Step 5

Stop the mixer and scrape the sides and bottom with a spatula. Add the dates and nuts and stir until combined.

Step 6

Pour the cake batter into your prepared pan. Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes or until done in the center. To test, use a wooden pick or cake tester. When there are no crumbs or dry crumbs on the pick after being inserted into the cake it's done.

Step 7

Remove the cake from the oven and cool on a wire rack.