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Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Irresistible Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

A delicious Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting that transforms simple ingredients into a comforting dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Frosting

  • ½ cup cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1-2 tablespoon milk as needed

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan by greasing and flouring it.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, combine vegetable oil and granulated sugar, mixing until blended. Add applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and cinnamon, mixing until well combined. Adjust consistency with milk as needed.
  • Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake and serve.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best results. Check for doneness using a toothpick and allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Applesauce Cake, baking, Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting, comfort food, easy dessert
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