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Applesauce Cake

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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
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 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.
Making the Frosting
  1. While the cake bakes, make the cinnamon cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and cinnamon.
Assembly
  1. Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top.
  2. Slice and serve! Enjoy this cake as dessert or a cozy afternoon snack!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

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.
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