Applesauce Cake
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4.5
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Applesauce Cake
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With a moist crumb and warm spices, this old-fashioned Applesauce cake is one that you'll want to make over and over again!
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Ingredients
Cake:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter , room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cup apple sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
- 1/2 cup Caramel sauce
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream , optional
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Instructions
Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Add the applesauce and vanilla, blend until combined. Set aside.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture in two increments until just mixed. Do not overmix.
- Transfer to baking pan and bake for 40 minutes or until the center is set.
- Remove and allow to cool fully before frosting.
Frosting:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add the caramel, powdered sugar and salt, blending well again until no lumps remain.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of heavy cream depending on the desired consistency of the frosting.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
505kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
84g
(28%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
412mg
(17%)
Potassium
133mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
53g
(106%)
Vitamin A
609IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 505 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 505kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 412mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 53g | 106% |
| Vitamin A | 609IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.5
18 reviews
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