This Applesauce Walnut Cake is a traditional favorite made with Duncan Hines Butter Golden Cake Mix, studded with chopped walnuts, and is sure to be the crowning glory of any occasion.
- 1 pkg Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® Butter Golden Cake Mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/3 cups applesauce
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- confectioner's sugar
- Preheat oven to 375 °F. Grease and flour 10-inch Bundt® or tube pan.
- Combine cake mix, eggs, applesauce, melted butter and cinnamon in large bowl. Beat at low speed with electric mixer until moistened. Beat at medium speed for 4 minutes. Stir in walnuts. Pour into pan.
- Bake at 375 °F for 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 25 minutes. Invert cake onto serving plate. Cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
- Variation: Also delicious using chopped pecans instead of walnuts.
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gardenersal (1 discussion) on Dec 22, 2011 at 02:17 PM
We have black walnuts and I will be trying them. I am also interested in the chocolate coconut bundt cake.
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jmcannon3 (1 discussion) on Dec 5, 2011 at 06:33 PM
Is sweetened or unsweetened applesauce better?
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reanongregory@yahoo. (2 discussions) on Nov 16, 2011 at 08:31 PM
So do i follow the instructions on the cake box then add these other ingredients ????
Comment by: cindyleewood1 (no discussions) on Dec 10, 2011 at 10:02 AM
It does not say to follow directions on package. Follow the recipe as written above. Not hard.
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chuerta77 (1 discussion) on Oct 22, 2011 at 07:10 PM
I tried this recipe and I must say it was scrumptious and so very easy to make. Everyone in my family fell in love with it. I got asked the other day to make another one so here goes, oh yea and by the way I don't like applesauce but with cake and cinnamon I will tolerate it.
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farmerbob31@gmail.co (1 discussion) on Oct 4, 2011 at 11:27 AM
The cake mix recipe on the side of the box is missing for the bunt cake which is my husbands favorite, its moist and heavy. Its a good thing I cut and saved it as the lemon and chocolate are a little different. I hate when a product says new and improved, it is usually not as good.
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Baker1932 (1 discussion) on Sep 12, 2011 at 03:58 PM
A few years ago you had Bunt Cake Mixes.One was chocolate with a coconut filling that you dropped into the top of the cake.When it was done the filling was in the center of the cake. I was wondering if Duncan Hines still has that cake mix and if not do you have the recipe for the coconut filling.
Comment by: Aunt Ena (no discussions) on Nov 7, 2011 at 02:35 PM
Just today a co-worker and I were talking about the bundt cakes from "the '80's"....AND yes, the coconut filled one was "the bomb". I hope sto see a reply soon.
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caroljoye (1 discussion) on Sep 11, 2011 at 06:41 PM
Has anyone ever tried a light cream cheese frosting drizzled on this?
Comment by: patcrigler@windstrea (1 discussion) on Nov 16, 2011 at 09:25 PM
Has anyone tried fresh apples (fresh apple cake) with a spice cake mix, I am going to try it, just wondering., I know that the applesauce is really good! Still, love those apples chopped in pieces!!!!!
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gg88 (2 discussions) on Aug 11, 2011 at 04:23 AM
It would also be nice if Duncan would put thiese sdditional receipes directly on the box, as an additional option. Not everyone iscomputer friendly.GG88
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gg88 (2 discussions) on Aug 11, 2011 at 04:16 AM
I wonder how this cake would taste if you substitue the applesauce with pumkin and add a half a teaspoon of pumkin spice . Wow, just thinking about it makes my mouth water. I"m going to try it and let you all know! Also spinkle a little cinnamon and spice over the confectioner' sugar. Maybe you wouldlike to try it too! Love GG88
Comment by: gg88 (2 discussions) on Aug 16, 2011 at 12:45 AM
Hey fellows bakers, you have to try this cake! It's so incredibly moist and amazingly tasteful. I also added some dried cranberries (optional). In addition, since I didn't have any confectioner sugar, I made the topping with: 1/4 cup of buter,1/4 cup of light brown sugar, and added teaspoon of Rum extract for an extra kick, (optional). Melt over medium high heat and pour over warm cake. Lastly, I sprinkle some cinnamon sugar over the toppong. Careful this may become one of your favorite cakes! It's absolutely delicious!! Try it and let me know. GG88
Comment by: gg88 (2 discussions) on Aug 16, 2011 at 01:05 AM
In case there any doubt, my reply is was in reference to the pumkin walnut cake made with the Golden Butter. I decided to substitute the applesauce for pumkin. What a delicious idea! You have to try it!
Comment by: JITTERBUG (no discussions) on Oct 11, 2011 at 08:44 AM
What amount of pumpkin did you use in the cake?
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hungrynky (1 discussion) on Feb 16, 2011 at 06:08 PM
I love all these desserts and enjoy eating them, Also trying to watch my portion control. Does anybody know where the nutrition information is for this recipe?
Comment by: witherbeelinda (1 discussion) on Jul 14, 2011 at 06:40 PM
I also would like to find the nutrition info does anyone know where it is?
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mrsvete (2 discussions) on Feb 7, 2011 at 02:24 PM
Fantastic cake! Have made it several times and always comes out perfect. Company thought it was from "super" scratch. Told them
to go to Duncan Hines site to get recipe. Hope some of them joined
too! Keep them coming!
to go to Duncan Hines site to get recipe. Hope some of them joined
too! Keep them coming!
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jcm1 (1 discussion) on Dec 22, 2010 at 02:03 PM
has anyone tried this recipe using just a duncan hines yellow cake mix?
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ozneu (3 discussions) on Nov 4, 2010 at 05:51 PM
can someone tell me how many grams in 1/2 cup of butter or margarine?
thanks
thanks
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MartieV (1 discussion) on Sep 29, 2010 at 12:56 PM
This is an easy cake to make. Though I didn't have applesauce, I used apple butter in the same portion as the recipe called for with the applesauce. The texture was a little firmer, but if you want a cake full of "autumny" spices and flavors, try it with the apple butter!
Comment by: Stacey6739 (no discussions) on Jun 26, 2011 at 08:25 AM
What a great idea. I will have to try this.... Thanks for the tip.....
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pegmoffett (2 discussions) on Jun 18, 2010 at 12:19 AM
Great cake! I have made it several times for friends. It is always a hit and so easy to make.
