Applesauce Cake

Applesauce Cake is a moist and tasty dessert that brings a lovely apple flavor into each bite. It’s perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to a cozy day at home. Plus, with the creamy cinnamon frosting on top, it’s a truly delightful treat!

Why Make This Recipe

This recipe is great because it uses applesauce, which keeps the cake moist and adds natural sweetness. It's an easy cake to make and perfect for anyone who enjoys a nice slice of cake with a cup of coffee or tea.

How to Make Applesauce Cake

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 2 cups applesauce
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt

For the cinnamon cream cheese frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix the applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until well combined.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. While the cake bakes, make the cinnamon cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and cinnamon.
7. Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top.
8. Slice and serve! Enjoy this cake as dessert or a cozy afternoon snack!

How to Serve Applesauce Cake

Serve the Applesauce Cake topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting. You can cut it into squares and enjoy it as a dessert or with a cup of coffee or tea.

How to Store Applesauce Cake

Store the leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it if you want to keep it longer. Just wrap it tightly and store it in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Tips to Make Applesauce Cake

• Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before mixing for a better texture.
• Don’t overmix the batter; mix just until combined to keep the cake soft and fluffy.
• Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the frosting so it stays nice and creamy.

Variation

For a different twist, you can add walnuts or raisins to the batter for extra flavor and texture. You could also switch out the frosting for a simple glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk.

FAQs

1. Can I use homemade applesauce?
Yes, homemade applesauce works great in this recipe!

2. Is this cake healthy?
It has applesauce which makes it a little healthier, but remember it still has sugar and frosting.

3. Can I make this cake without eggs?
Yes, you can substitute the eggs with a flax or chia seed mixture for an egg-free version.

Applesauce Cake

Applesauce Cake is a moist dessert that features a lovely apple flavor complemented by creamy cinnamon frosting, perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12 slices

Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients

  

For the cake

• 2 cups applesauce
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt

For the cinnamon cream cheese frosting

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

 

Preparation and Baking

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• In a large bowl, mix the applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until well combined.
• In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Making the Frosting

• While the cake bakes, make the cinnamon cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy.
• Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and cinnamon.

Assembly

• Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top.
• Slice and serve! Enjoy this cake as dessert or a cozy afternoon snack!

Notes

Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before mixing for a better texture. Don’t overmix the batter; mix just until combined to keep the cake soft and fluffy. Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the frosting so it stays nice and creamy.

Keyword Applesauce Cake, Cinnamon Frosting, Dessert, Easy Cake Recipe, moist cake