Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting is a warm, inviting dessert that perfectly balances the natural sweetness of applesauce with the rich, creamy flavor of cinnamon-infused frosting. This moist cake is ideal for any occasion, from family gatherings to cozy nights at home. Simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and oil until combined; add applesauce and eggs one at a time.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes, then beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Frost cooled cakes generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, swap applesauce for mashed bananas or add chopped nuts.- Store in an airtight container for up to three days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to one week.