Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of this moist Applesauce Cake with a luscious Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for fall or any time you crave a deliciously spiced treat!
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
For the frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Prepare cake batter: Cream butter and brown sugar, then add eggs, vanilla, and applesauce. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
- Bake: Pour batter into the baking dish and bake for 30–35 minutes. Let it cool.
- Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Spread over the cooled cake.
Notes
- For added texture, consider folding in chopped walnuts or raisins into the batter.
- Store the frosted cake in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
