Description
This moist Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting is packed with warm spices and topped with creamy, tangy frosting—perfect for cozy fall baking or anytime you want a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
For the cake:
Unsweetened applesauce
All-purpose flour
Brown sugar
Baking soda
Baking powder
Ground cinnamon
Ground nutmeg
Eggs
Vegetable oil
Vanilla extract
For the frosting:
Cream cheese
Butter
Powdered sugar
Vanilla extract
Ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
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In a bowl, mix applesauce, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
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In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
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Pour into the pan and bake for 30–35 minutes. Let cool.
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For the frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Add powdered sugar and cinnamon; beat until fluffy.
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Frost the cooled cake and garnish if desired.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt instead of oil for a lighter version.
- Add walnuts or raisins for extra texture.
- Store frosted cake in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
