Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

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🛒 What You’ll Need

For the Moist Applesauce Cake:

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour 🌾
  • 1 ½ cups Unsweetened applesauce 🍎
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar 🍬
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter, melted 🧈
  • 2 Large eggs 🥚
  • 1 ½ tsp Baking soda ✨
  • ½ tsp Baking powder ✨
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon 🪵
  • ½ tsp Ground nutmeg & ground cloves 🧂
  • ½ tsp Salt 🧂

For the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz (1 block) Cream cheese, softened ☁️
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter, softened 🧈
  • 3 cups Powdered sugar ❄️
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract ✨
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon 🪵
  • A pinch of extra cinnamon (for dusting!) ✨

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan (or two 8-inch rounds for a layer cake!). 📝🔥
  2. Cream the Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the applesauce and vanilla. 🍎🌪️
  3. Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. 🌾✨
  4. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined—don’t overmix! 🌀🥣
  5. Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool completely before frosting. ⏲️🎯
  6. Whip the Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, then whip until light and fluffy. ☁️🌪️✨
  7. The Finish: Spread a thick layer of frosting over the cooled cake. For a professional look, use a piping bag to create swirls and finish with a dusting of cinnamon! 🧁🎨🤤

🔥 Pro Tips:

  • The “Moisture” Secret: Using unsweetened applesauce allows you to control the sweetness while ensuring a super tender crumb. 🍎💎
  • Wait to Frost: Make sure the cake is completely cool to the touch; otherwise, that delicious cream cheese frosting will melt right off! ❄️🚫

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