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Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

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A moist and comforting applesauce cake infused with warm cinnamon spice and topped with a luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any season and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened or lightly sweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter until light. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  4. Stir in applesauce and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined—don’t overmix.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  9. For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in cinnamon and vanilla until creamy.
  10. Spread frosting over the cooled cake. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Add chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture.
  • Swap half the butter with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • Use gluten-free flour blend to make it gluten-free.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Let the cake sit at room temperature before serving for best texture.

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