Description
This moist, spice-packed applesauce cake is a timeless dessert perfect for any occasion. The applesauce provides a natural, tender crumb while vegetable oil ensures a light texture. Topped with a decadent, tangy cream cheese icing seasoned with warm cinnamon, this cake is a foolproof treat that keeps exceptionally well for days. It is the ideal blend of home-style comfort and bakery-quality indulgence.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
0.5 tsp baking powder
0.5 tsp salt
2 tsp apple pie spice
1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 cake pan.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and apple pie spice in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, water, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and tap against the counter to remove bubbles.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
For the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and cinnamon until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar until fluffy.
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
Use unsweetened applesauce to control the sugar levels. Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to prevent lumps in the frosting. The cake can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg