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Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Delight

This Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist, easy-to-make dessert that impresses with its warm cinnamon aroma and delicious frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups applesauce unsweetened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups cream cheese at room temperature
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for frosting

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan by greasing and flouring it.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together applesauce, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan, leveling the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Beat cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and ground cinnamon until fluffy.
  10. Once the cake is cool, frost the top generously with the cinnamon cream cheese frosting and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use unsweetened applesauce for the best flavor and avoid overmixing the batter to keep it light and fluffy.

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