Make this classic applesauce cake recipe for loved ones or to bring to a fall potluck. This recipe will teach you how to make a basic version of this festive cake with a simple cream cheese frosting.
How To Make Classic Applesauce Cake
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup applesauce, unsweetened
For Frosting:
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a loaf pan.
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Cream the butter and sugar together. Add the vanilla and the egg, beating until well combined.
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Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
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Add dry ingredients and applesauce to the wet ingredients. Beat until combined.
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Spread batter in the loaf pan and bake for about 1 hour until golden brown.
Making the icing
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Beat together the butter and cream cheese until combined.
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Add the powdered sugar and cinnamon. Continue beating for 6-8 minutes.
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Spread on cooled cake and serve.
Nutrition
- Sugar: 73g
- :
- Calcium: 156mg
- Calories: 699kcal
- Carbohydrates: 97g
- Cholesterol: 112mg
- Fat: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Iron: 2mg
- Potassium: 178mg
- Protein: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Sodium: 657mg
- Vitamin A: 1125IU
- Vitamin C: 1mg
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