Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting, a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This moist and spiced cake features a rich blend of applesauce, cinnamon, and nutmeg, ensuring each bite is bursting with warmth and nostalgia. Topped with a velvety cream cheese frosting infused with cinnamon, it elevates this cake into a must-try treat for fall gatherings, cozy family dinners, or simply a sweet escape on chilly evenings. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings, this recipe is sure to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Unsweetened applesauce
- All-purpose flour
- Brown sugar
- Baking soda and baking powder
- Ground cinnamon and nutmeg
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla extract
- Cream cheese (for frosting)
- Powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Butter (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine applesauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg