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Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe


  • Author: Lily
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this delicious Applesauce Cake topped with a luscious Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this moist and spiced cake will have your guests coming back for seconds!


Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Frosting:

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Mix wet ingredients in one bowl, dry ingredients in another, then combine.
  2. Bake the Cake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cake cool.
  3. Make the Frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar and cinnamon.
  4. Frost the Cake: Spread frosting over cooled cake.
  5. Serve: Slice and enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Applesauce Cake, Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting, Fall Dessert, Spiced Cake