Easy 3-Ingredient Applesauce Bundt Cake

If you’re looking for a quick, easy, and delicious dessert, I think this 3-ingredient applesauce cake is a winner! It’s moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.

After seeing Peter’s recipe for 2-ingredient apple spice cake mix cupcakes and thinking about the success I had with 3-ingredient cake mix low fat banana bread, I decided to give baking up an applesauce cake a try using applesauce, eggs, and cake mix. I added a little spice to the mix, but this is totally optional.

The results were just what I was hoping for—simple, satisfying, and moist and delicious. Plus, this cake is lower in calories, fat and WeightWatchers Points since it skips using any butter or oil, making it a lighter yet satisfying dessert option.

I baked this easy applesauce cake in a bundt pan (affiliate link), but you could make a 9×13 cake, cupcakes or loaf cake(s) if you prefer.

How Many Calories and WW Points in 3-Ingredient Applesauce Bundt Cake?

According to my calculations, each slice (1/16th of the recipe) has 135 calories and 6 WW Points. To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
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How to Make This Cake More WW Friendly (Low Sugar Variation):

If you’d like a lower-sugar version of this cake, you can substitute a sugar-free white or yellow cake mix for the regular yellow cake mix. However, if you’re like me and can’t tolerate many sugar-free products, you might prefer taking a French-inspired approach. Instead of eliminating sugar entirely, focus on enjoying smaller portions of the real thing. This way, you can savor the authentic flavors while practicing mindful moderation—a win-win for both taste and balance.

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce – I used plain unsweetened applesauce but feel free to experiment with applesauce like cinnamon, strawberry, or mixed berry to add a unique twist.
• 3 large eggs – Add structure and lift to the cake with no added WW Points.
• 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz) – I really liked this with yellow cake mix. Next time I think I’ll trying using spice cake mix or carrot cake mix for a different taste experience. Of course vanilla or butter cake mix varieties would also work. If you want to keep this lower in sugar opt for a sugar free mix.
• Optional: 1-1/2 teaspoons Cake Spice (Penzeys) Leave it out or try a blend of warm spices such as cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg and allspice.

Optional Add-Ins:

• Grated or chopped apple
• Additional spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice)
• Raisins, Craisins or other chopped dried fruit
• Chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans)
• Shredded coconut
• Chocolate or butterscotch chips
• Orange or lemon zest for a citrusy note

Optional Toppings:

• Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
• Drizzle with 1/4 cup of warmed and thinned prepared frosting.
• Crown with a thin layer of prepared frosting along the cake’s very top (1/4 to 1/2 cup).

How to Make Easy Cake Mix Applesauce Cake

Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Lightly grease your cake pans. (I used a Bundt Cake Pan and Baker’s Joy nonstick spray.)

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl (affiliate link), combine the applesauce, eggs, cake mix, and optional Cake Spice. Mix until well blended.

Step 5: Pour the batter into a greased Bundt pan (affiliate link).

Step 6: Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7: Serve as is or sprinkle with powdered sugar or a light icing drizzle. (I decorated my cake with a little crown of prepared icing.)

If you like this easy cake mix cake, be sure to check out some of my other WW friendly cupcakes and cakes including 2-Ingredient WeightWatchers Pineapple Angel Food Cake, Skinny 2-Ingredient 7-Up Cupcakes, Low Calorie Chocolate Cupcakes, Carrot Cupcakes Made Lighter, 2-Ingredient Microwave Vanilla Yogurt Mug Cake, and WW 2-Ingredient Soda Cake,

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More Apple Cakes for WeightWatchers

• A delicious recipe from the classic cookbook, Cooking Down East (affiliate link), Skinny Apple Brownies are light, apple-packed low fat crumbly cookie bars that are hard to resist.
• Slow Cooker Apple Cake – Try this spiced apple cake made effortlessly in your slow cooker for a cozy, no-fuss dessert.
• This moist veggie-packed Low Fat Apple Zucchini Loaf Cake sweet apple flavor in every bite is a winner.
• Delicately sweet and rustic, Light Italian Apple Cake is an Italian-inspired cake bursting with fresh apple goodness.
• With Bisquick as a key ingredient Cinnamon Apple Quick Cake is a fluffy cake topped with tender sliced apples.
• A lighter healthier alternative to Mom’s apple cake, Healthy Harvest Fresh Apple Cake, loaded with fresh apples and warm spices is a new fall favorite!
• Sweet apples meet tart cranberries in this easy Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cake that is always holiday-ready.

Helpful Articles & Tips for WeightWatchers

• A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the WeightWatchers Program
• A Comprehensive List of Articles & Tips for WeightWatchers
• What Foods Should I Eat in a Day on WeightWatchers
• WeightWatchers Zero Points Foods List
• WeightWatchers Friendly Meal Plans
• Why We Are More Motivated the Closer We Get to Our Goals – Another powerful WW Weekly Workshop Topic.