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Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

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Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. This delightful dessert is both moist and flavorful, making it the perfect treat for any occasion. The natural sweetness from unsweetened applesauce combines beautifully with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a cake that melts in your mouth. Topped with a rich cream cheese frosting infused with cinnamon, each bite offers a balance of flavors that’s sure to impress family and friends. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving something sweet, this easy-to-make cake will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire.

Ingredients

  • Unsweetened applesauce
  • All-purpose flour
  • Brown sugar
  • Baking soda
  • Baking powder
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Eggs
  • Vegetable oil
  • Vanilla extract
  • Cream cheese
  • Powdered sugar
  • Butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine unsweetened applesauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let cake cool completely before preparing frosting.
  7. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and ground cinnamon until fluffy.
  8. Spread frosting over cooled cake and enjoy!

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