Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with this delightful Applesauce Cake topped with a luscious Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this moist and spiced cake is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
For the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Stir in the applesauce, then gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake the cake: Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Make the frosting: To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla extract and cinnamon, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar until the frosting is light and fluffy. Spread evenly over the cooled cake.
Notes
- For added texture and flavor, fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts or raisins to the batter before baking.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
