Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting, a delightful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of applesauce with warm spices. Perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings, this cake features a moist texture and rich frosting that will impress your family and friends. Easy to make and customizable, it’s an ideal choice for seasonal celebrations or any occasion where you want to share a sweet treat. With its inviting aroma and delicious taste, this spiced applesauce cake is sure to become a favorite on your dessert table.
Ingredients
- Unsweetened applesauce
- All-purpose flour
- Brown sugar
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Ground cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla extract
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Butter
- Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix unsweetened applesauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow it to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and ground cinnamon until fluffy.
- Once cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the cake and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: You can enhance flavor by adding chopped walnuts or raisins to the batter before baking. For a gluten-free option, substitute regular flour with a gluten-free all-purpose blend.