Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting 🍏🍰

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This Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful twist on classic spice cake, combining the wholesome goodness of applesauce with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The result? A moist, tender cake that’s perfect for fall baking but delicious year-round. Topped with a creamy, tangy cinnamon cream cheese frosting, this dessert strikes the perfect balance between sweet and spiced. Whether you’re serving it for dessert, as a snack, or at a holiday gathering, this cake is sure to become a family favorite. Let’s bake up this cozy treat and savor every bite!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Moist & Flavorful: Applesauce keeps the cake tender while adding natural sweetness.
  • Warm Spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves create a cozy, comforting flavor profile.
  • Creamy Frosting: The cinnamon cream cheese frosting is rich, tangy, and perfectly spiced.
  • Versatile: Great for holidays, potlucks, or even as a breakfast treat.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Cake:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce

For the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar (adjust for sweetness)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat and Prep

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.

2. Make the Cake Batter

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  3. Stir in the applesauce until fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.


 

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