Best 6 Applesauce Cake With Penuche Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of applesauce cake, an irresistible treat that combines the comfort of classic cake with the tangy sweetness of applesauce. This delectable cake is moist, fluffy, and bursting with apple flavor, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. Paired with the rich and decadent penuche frosting, this cake becomes an unforgettable dessert experience.

This article presents two variations of the applesauce cake recipe: a classic version and a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions. Both recipes are easy to follow and yield a moist and flavorful cake that is sure to impress. Additionally, the penuche frosting recipe provides a step-by-step guide to creating the perfect complement to the applesauce cake.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this article has everything you need to create a delicious and memorable applesauce cake with penuche frosting.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH PENUCHE FROSTING RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 21

CAKE:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups applesauce
2 eggs
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 cup raisins (optional)
FROSTING:
1/2 cup (1-stick) butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup hot milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Sift flour, white sugar, soda, salt, baking powder, and spices into a large mixing bowl. Mix in 1/2 cup butter, buttermilk, and applesauce. Beat for 2 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed. Beat in eggs. Fold in chopped nuts and/or raisins (if using). Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes. Frosting: Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the brown sugar and bring to a boil (about 2 minutes) and continue cooking until it thickens (about 1 minute more) Let set for 15 minutes. Mix in hot milk and gradually whisk in the confectioner's sugar. If the frosting becomes too thick, add a little milk. Quickly spread the frosting on the cake. Once the frosting cools, it will become harder with an almost fudge-like texture. NOTE: This frosting is excellent on chocolate cake, too!

APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH PENUCHE FROSTING



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This is a very nice cake recipe and you will be surprised how rich and moist the texture is. This recipe is from one of my friends on Beaver Island,Michigan. She used cream cheese frosting-I prefer the penuche frosting.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Spreads

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 23

CAKE
2/3 c soft butter
1 1/4 c granulated sugar
1 c brown sugar,packed
3 large eggs
1 3/4 c unsweetened applesauce
1/2 c water
3 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp each nutmeg and cloves
1 1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 c chopped walnuts
1 c chopped raisins,optional
PENUCHE FROSTING
1 1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
6 Tbsp milk
6 Tbsp oleo (margarine or butter)
1 pinch salt
2 Tbsp peanut butter, creamy
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Note: If you don't have all the spices you can just use 2 1/4 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice in place of all the spices. Also this can be made in a 15x10-inch pan for bars.Bake these for 20 to 30 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
  • 2. Heat oven to 350^ grease and flour the baking pan you wish to use or spray with non-stick oil. --- Sift together the dry ingredients ,except the sugars and set aside. Cream together in a large mixer bowl the butter and sugars, until smooth and fluffy; add eggs. Mix well then add applesauce, mixing to blend. Stir in sifted dry ingredients ;alternating with the water (sometimes I use dairy sour cream instead of the water).
  • 3. Stir in the nuts and raisins if using,or you can use craisins. Pour into prepared pan of choice. Bake in 350^ oven for the time as listed above. Cake 45 to 55 minutes.Bars 20 to 30 minutes. Always test with a toothpick for doneness. Cool in pan on wire rack. Then spread with the frosting.
  • 4. Penuche Frosting Combine the sugar, milk, oleo and salt in a saucepan and bring slowly to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Boil one minute. Remove from heat and add the remaining ingredients. Stir and cool until spreading consistency. If desired you can sprinkle chopped nuts on top of frosting.

SCRUMPTIOUS PENUCHE FROSTING



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This scrumptious caramel-flavored frosting is the perfect frosting for any yummy cake. It is perfect on basic yellow cake as well as homemade pound cake. Some love it on chocolate cake as well.

Provided by HappyBakerBrittany

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter
1 cup dark brown sugar
¼ cup half-and-half cream
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and continue to simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in half-and-half cream and salt and return to a boil, continuing to stir. Remove the caramel from the heat and allow to cool to lukewarm, then add vanilla.
  • Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar with an electric mixer until smooth, being careful not to over-beat. If the frosting becomes too thick, hot water can be added to thin it out. Spread over a cooled cake and sprinkle with pecans. Allow the frosting to set before serving, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 31 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH PENUCHE FROSTING



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Categories     Cake     Mixer     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Raisin     Apple     Oat     Fall     Cinnamon     Gourmet     Small Plates

Number Of Ingredients 22

For the cake:
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 3/4 cups pink applesauce or bottled applesauce
For pink applesauce:
3 pounds McIntosh apples (about 8), cored and quartered
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup raisins, chopped and tossed in all-purpose flour to coat them
For the frosting:
3 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter
3/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Make the cake:
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter, add the sugars, a little at a time, and beat the mixture until it is light and fluffy. Beat in the applesauce and the egg. Into the butter mixture sift together the flour, the baking soda, the cinnamon, the nutmeg, and the cloves, stir the mixture until it is combined, and add the vanilla, the oats, and the coated raisins. Stir the batter until it is combined well, divide it between 2 well-buttered 8-inch round cake pans, and bake the cake layers in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Turn the layers out onto racks and let them cool completely.
  • Make the frosting:
  • In a heavy saucepan combine the brown sugar, the butter, the milk, and a pinch of salt, bring the mixture to a boil over moderate heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, and cook it, undisturbed, until it registers 234°F. on a candy thermometer. Let the mixture cool to room temperature and whisk it until it is thickened, lightened in color, and beginning to lose its sheen.
  • Working quickly, before the frosting begins to harden and crystallize, frost the top of 1 of the cake layers, top it with the other layer, and frost the top and side of the cake. (If the frosting becomes too hard to spread, reheat it over low heat, stirring, until it is of spreading consistency and let it cool.)
  • Make pink applesauce:
  • In a large heavy saucepan combine the apples, 1/2 cup water, the lemon juice, and the sugar, bring the liquid to a boil, and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes, or until the apples are very tender. Force the mixture through a food mill fitted with the fine disk into a bowl. Serve the applesauce warm or chilled. Makes about 4 cups.

PAULA DEEN'S APPLESAUCE CAKE



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I needed to use up some applesauce so I tried this recipe from Christmas with Paula Deen. I did sift my ingredients, but I didn't grate my own fresh nutmeg (there's a kitchen gadget to put on my list). I used real butter instead of shortening. The house smells delicious, and this is great with vanilla ice cream!

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cale, 16-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup raisins
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Grease a 13x9x2" baking pan.
  • Cream together the granulated sugar and shortening until fluffy using an electric mixer.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well.
  • In another bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
  • Stir the raisins and nuts into the flour mixture.
  • Add the flour mixture and applesauce alternately to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the flour.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until the center of the cake is firm to the touch.
  • Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.6, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 208.8, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 19.8, Protein 4.2

APPLESAUCE CAKE



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Applesauce makes this cake exceptionally moist. It's delicious on its own or served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. If you decide to use store-bought applesauce, choose one with a chunky texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Bundt Cake Recipes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 large eggs
2 cups Basic Applesauce, or store-bought chunky applesauce
Nonstick cooking spray
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, with an electric mixer, beat butter, brown sugar, and honey until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until combined. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture; beat just until combined. Beat in applesauce.
  • Generously coat a nonstick 9-inch tube pan with cooking spray. Spoon batter into pan; smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean (but slightly wet), 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Turn out of pan onto a cutting board or baking sheet; invert cake onto rack, top side up. Cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving, if desired.

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples are good choices for this recipe because they hold their shape well and have a tart flavor that complements the sweet cake and frosting.
  • Peel and core the apples thinly: This will help the applesauce to be smooth and free of any tough bits.
  • Cook the applesauce until it is thick and bubbly: This will ensure that the applesauce is flavorful and has a good consistency.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a serrated knife to cut the cake: This will help to prevent the cake from crumbling.

Conclusion:

This applesauce cake with penuche frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. The applesauce adds a touch of sweetness and tartness to the cake, and the penuche frosting is the perfect finishing touch. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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