Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
If you’re craving a comforting dessert that embodies the warm flavors of fall, this Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect choice. This delightful cake is incredibly moist thanks to unsweetened applesauce and packed with fragrant spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s an easy-to-make treat that impresses everyone, making it ideal for family gatherings or a cozy night in. Topped with rich cinnamon cream cheese frosting, every bite feels like a warm hug on a plate. Plus, it’s versatile enough to enjoy as a sweet breakfast option or dessert!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Unsweetened applesauce
- All-purpose flour
- Brown sugar
- Vegetable oil
- Eggs
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the applesauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until fluffy.
- Once cooled, frost the cake and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg