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The Ultimate Moist Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

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Bake this incredibly moist and tender applesauce cake, spiced perfectly for fall. Top it with a rich cinnamon cream cheese frosting for a classic comfort dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup hot water (for thinning batter)
  • For the Frosting: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, applesauce, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth and thin.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. To make the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  9. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  10. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cinnamon cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.

Notes

  • For an extra cozy texture, you can add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or raisins to the batter before baking.
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  • This cake stays moist for days when stored in an airtight container.

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