Description
Enjoy a slice of this moist and spiced applesauce cake topped with creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Perfect for dessert or a cozy afternoon treat!
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Make the Cake Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting:
- In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and fluffy.
- Frost the Cake:
- Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cinnamon cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice and enjoy this delicious applesauce cake!
Notes
- This cake stays moist for several days and can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to add nuts or raisins for extra texture if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes