Description
Indulge in the delightful flavor of Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting, a cozy dessert perfect for any occasion. This moist and spiced cake captures the essence of autumn with its warm cinnamon notes and velvety cream cheese frosting. Made easy with common pantry ingredients, it serves as the ideal treat for gatherings or a relaxing night in. The combination of unsweetened applesauce ensures every bite is tender and naturally sweet, while the luscious frosting adds a creamy finish that elevates this delicious cake to another level. Whether served at room temperature or slightly chilled, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- Unsweetened applesauce
- All-purpose flour
- Brown sugar
- Baking soda
- Ground cinnamon
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine unsweetened applesauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely on a cooling rack.
- 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg