Description
Moist and spiced applesauce cake topped with a creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting. This cozy dessert is perfect for gatherings or as a treat with your coffee.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8-inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then add applesauce and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon, mixing until light and fluffy.
- Frost and Serve: Spread frosting over the cooled cake. Slice and serve.
Notes
Add ½ cup chopped nuts or ⅓ cup raisins for extra texture and flavor.
Store the cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal
