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Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with this delicious Applesauce Cake topped with a delightful Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for any autumn gathering or as a sweet treat for yourself!

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups unsweetened applesauce

For the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Stir in the applesauce, then gradually add the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined. Pour batter into the pan.
  5. Bake the cake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cake completely.
  6. Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla extract and cinnamon. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  7. Frost the cake: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

Notes

  • For added texture and flavor, fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts or raisins to the batter before baking.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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