Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting, a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. This moist, spiced cake blends the natural sweetness of applesauce with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, making it an ideal treat for fall gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Topped with a rich cinnamon cream cheese frosting, this cake is sure to impress both family and friends. Whether served at a festive celebration or enjoyed as a comforting snack, each bite offers a delicious experience that warms the heart.
Ingredients
- Unsweetened applesauce
- All-purpose flour
- Brown sugar
- Baking soda and baking powder
- Ground cinnamon and nutmeg
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla extract
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Butter
- Ground cinnamon (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend together unsweetened applesauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and ground cinnamon until fluffy.
- Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg