Welcome to CakeFest 2026! Join us as we share Jonathan's absolute favorite cake - a delicious Applesauce Spice Cake made entirely from shelf-stable ingredients in less than an hour! This recipe has been passed down through generations and is perfect for rotating your food storage while creating a moist, flavorful dessert your whole family will love. Grandma's Spiced Applesauce Cake • 2 3/4 cups applesauce (unsweetened) • 1 cup sugar • 2/3 cup oil • 3 eggs (or egg substitute - see notes) Dry Ingredients: • 2 ¾ cups flour (whole wheat, all-purpose, or a combination) • 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda • ¾ teaspoon baking powder • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon • 3/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg • 1/4 teaspoon allspice • 3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional) Streusel Topping: • 1/2 cup chopped nuts • 1/2 cup brown sugar • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13" baking pan. 2. In a large bowl, mix together applesauce, sugar, oil, and eggs until well combined. 3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, allspice, and nuts. 4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. 5. Pour batter into prepared pan. 6. Mix together topping ingredients (nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon) and sprinkle evenly over batter. 7. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 8. Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature! Get the free "25 Shelf-Stable Egg Substitutes for Baking" PDF at theprovidentprepper.org. Here is a link to the post https://theprovidentprepper.org/prepper-pantry-25-shelf-stable-egg-substitutes-for-baking/ and here is a direct link to the PDF https://theprovidentprepper.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Shelf-Stable-Egg-Substitutes-Copyright-Your-Family-Ark-LLC-2019-All-Rights-Reserved.pdf I love my freeze-dried eggs! If you are interested in purchasing a freeze dryer, check out: **BlueAlpine freeze dryers https://bluealpinefreezedryers.com/providentprepper Use the promo code ProvidentPrepper to get 5% off. **Harvest Right https://affiliates.harvestright.com/901.html **Best oxygen absorbers are from PackFreshUSA https://packfreshusa.com/?rfsn=7503114.ecc85c Use promo code PROVIDENT to save. CakeFest 2026 Collaboration A huge thank you to Tammy (MTN Grandma) and Tina (Life in the Piedmont) for hosting this amazing collaboration! GIVEAWAY ALERT! Drawing will be held March 3, 2026 at 6pm - stay tuned for details!