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Applesauce Cake

With a moist crumb and warm spices, this old-fashioned Applesauce cake is one that you'll want to make over and over again!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
Servings: 9
Calories: 505 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

Cake:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment. Set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Transfer to baking pan and bake for 40 minutes or until the center is set.
  5. Remove and allow to cool fully before frosting.
Frosting:
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the caramel, powdered sugar and salt, blending well again until no lumps remain.
  3. Add 1-2 tablespoons of heavy cream depending on the desired consistency of the frosting.
  4. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.