Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
A delicious Applesauce Cake with a delightful Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting that is perfect for any occasion. The moist cake paired with the spiced frosting creates a wonderful flavor combination that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 cups Unsweetened Applesauce
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Frosting:
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, mix applesauce, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Bake the Cake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and cinnamon, beating until fluffy.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Garnish with extra cinnamon or chopped walnuts if desired.
- Serve: Slice into squares and serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Notes
- You can add chopped nuts or raisins to the cake batter for extra texture.
- Ensure the cream cheese and butter for the frosting are at room temperature for smooth blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Applesauce Cake, Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert Recipe
