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Applesauce Cake

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This Applesauce Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert made with the natural sweetness of applesauce and a blend of warm spices. Topped with a creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting, it’s perfect for any occasion, from casual family gatherings to special celebrations.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

For the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients:
    • In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  • Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to over-mix. If you’re using nuts, fold them in at this point.
  • Bake:
    • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
    • Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Prepare the Frosting:
    • In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, cinnamon, and vanilla extract together until light, fluffy, and smooth.
    • Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Frost the Cake:
    • Once the cake is fully cooled, spread the cinnamon cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.

Notes

  • Gluten-Free Version: Use a gluten-free flour blend in place of all-purpose flour to make this cake gluten-free.
  • Vegan Version: Substitute the eggs with flax eggs and use a plant-based oil to make the cake vegan-friendly.
  • Extra Spice: For an additional layer of warmth, try adding 1 tsp ground cloves or allspice to the batter.

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