Best 7 Applesauce Carrot Spice Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony with our delightful Applesauce Carrot Spice Cake, a harmonious blend of sweet applesauce, vibrant carrots, and aromatic spices, culminating in a moist, tender cake that captivates the senses. This delectable treat is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual masterpiece, adorned with a luscious cream cheese frosting that adds a touch of elegance and richness.

Complementing this autumnal delight are two equally enticing recipes: a luscious Applesauce Cake with a moist, tender crumb and a tantalizingly sweet-tart flavor, and a delectable Carrot Cake that bursts with vibrant carrot flavor, warm spices, and a hint of nuts, all enveloped in a creamy cream cheese frosting.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making them irresistible choices for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply seeking a comforting treat, these recipes promise to deliver an unforgettable culinary experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

TO DIE FOR CARROT CAKE



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This To Die For Carrot Cake receives rave reviews for it's unbelievable moistness and flavor! Truly the BEST CARROT CAKE you'll ever try! So easy to make and as an added bonus, there's no oil or butter! I know this cake will quickly become a family favorite!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ¼ cups unsweetened applesauce (or oil, this is what my Nana used)
2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs (room temperature)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup Dole crushed pineapple (not drained! {use the pineapple in JUICE not syrup})
½ cup butter (softened)
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pound powdered sugar
top with toasted pecans or coconut if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine #1 ingredients. Add #2 ingredients. Stir in #3 ingredients.
  • Pour into a lightly greased 9 x 13 , two 9-inch pans or three 8-inch pans. (The cake is very moist so cutting parchment for the bottom of your pans will ensure they don't stick. I prefer to use the non-stick baking spray that has the flour in it for easy cake removal.)
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes for the 9x13 and 9-inch pans and 25-30 minutes for the 8-inch pans. You're looking for an inserted toothpick to come out clean.
  • Let cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pan and then remove to a cooling rack and let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 kcal, Carbohydrate 77 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 274 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 61 g, ServingSize 1 serving

NEVER FAIL APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



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You need just one bowl and one pan while preparing this quick and delicious spice cake with applesauce and pecans.

Provided by Glenda

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ cup butter
½ cup buttermilk
1 ½ cups applesauce
2 eggs
¾ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup butter
1 cup chopped pecans
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Sift flour, white sugar, soda, salt, baking powder, and spices into a large mixing bowl. Mix in 1/2 cup butter or margarine, buttermilk, and applesauce. Beat for 2 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed. Beat in eggs. Fold in 3/4 cup chopped nuts. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth. Melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat, and add 1 cup chopped pecans. Keep stirring until browned. Stir cooled pecans into cream cheese mixture. Frost the cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.2 calories, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 258.3 mg, Sugar 48.5 g

APPLESAUCE-CARROT SPICE CAKE



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Enjoy this delicious applesauce-carrot cake made using Gold Medal® whole wheat flour that's perfect for a dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1 1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 medium)
1/2 cup fat-free egg product or 2 eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup golden raisins
4 oz (from 8-oz package) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix oats, applesauce, brown sugar, carrots, egg product and oil with spoon until well mixed. Stir in remaining cake ingredients just until moistened. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In small bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in milk and vanilla until well mixed. Place cake on serving plate. Spoon frosting over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

CARROT APPLESAUCE CAKE



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Enjoy our Carrot Applesauce Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting at only 80 cents a slice for a delicious, super-moist dessert. Classic homemade goodness!

Provided by Bernice

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 ½ cups Flour
1 ½ tsp Baking Soda
½ tsp Baking Powder
2 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
½ tsp Ginger
½ tsp Cloves
½ tsp Salt
3 Eggs
2 tsp Vanilla
¾ cup Buttermilk (low-fat)
1 ½ cups Applesauce Unsweetened
1 ½ cups Packed Dark Brown Sugar
2 cups Grated Carrots
½ cup Pecans (optional)
½ cup Golden Raisins (optional)
2 tbsp Butter (softened)
8 ounces Cream Cheese Light
1 tsp Vanilla
2 tbsp Heavy Cream (or choice of Milk)
2 cups Confectioners Sugar (or until desired consistency)
Toasted nuts such as pecans (walnuts (whole or chopped))
Shredded Carrots or Coconut
Raw Pumpkin Seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • Prepare or two 9" round baking pans. Spray and flour pans or consider using baking parchment paper.
  • Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until a toothpick comes out fairly clean.
  • In a small bowl, sift together the dry ingredients.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the wet ingredients.
  • Slowly add and blend the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  • Fold in the pecans and golden raisins if desired.
  • Divide the batter between the two cake pans.
  • Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until a toothpick comes out fairly clean.
  • Cool for 15-minutes on a wire rack.
  • Remove the cake from the pan by turning over the cake pans onto the wire rack.
  • Cool cake completely before frosting.
  • In a medium size bowl, cream the butter using a hand mixer.
  • Blend in the cream cheese.
  • Mix in the vanilla and heavy cream.
  • Blend in ½ cup Confectioners Sugar at a time until the frosting reaches desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 14 g, Calories 336 kcal, Carbohydrate 65 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 45 g

ZUCCHINI CARROT SPICE CAKE



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My family adores sweets, and I like to serve treats like this that are good for them, too. The cake is spiced just right and has a creamy marshmallow topping spiked with orange juice and vanilla. -Layla Payton, Midwest City, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1-1/2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup shredded zucchini
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 egg whites
1-1/3 cups sugar
FROSTING:
1 carton (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 teaspoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Gradually add the buttermilk, applesauce, carrots, zucchini and vanilla. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into batter., Pour into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, marshmallow creme, orange juice and vanilla just until combined. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts :

APPLESAUCE CARROT CAKE



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I got this recipe from the newspaper, but the person who sent it in said it was from a Seneca applesauce jar. It's very good, and the applesauce in the icing makes a tasty variation.

Provided by Jo Ann L

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
2 -3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add applesauce and margarine.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat 2 minutes, scraping bowl and beaters occasionally.
  • Add eggs and beat 2 minutes.
  • Stir in carrots and nuts, blending well.
  • Pour into a 9-inch square baking pan that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.
  • Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Let cake cool.
  • To make frosting, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar.
  • Add applesauce and beat until smooth.
  • Frost cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.1, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 95.1, Sodium 337.7, Carbohydrate 93.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 55.9, Protein 9

CARROT APPLESAUCE CAKE



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This cake has the moistness and spice of a fruitcake, but you won't have to wait a month to eat it. from New Recipes from Moosewood Restaur

Provided by jimstoic

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups unbleached white flour (up to 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour may be substituted)
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins or 1 cup dried currant
4 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups honey or 1 1/4 cups maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 2/3 cups unsweetened applesauce
3 cups finely grated carrots
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Oil a 10-inch bundt or tube pan or a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Sprinkle the sesame seeds on the bottom and partway up the sides of the oiled pan.
  • Set the pan aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients.
  • Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl.
  • Stir in the oil, sweetener (s), vanilla, applesauce, and carrots and mix well.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry, stir until just mixed, and pour the batter into the pan.
  • Bake for 65 to 70 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • When done, allow the cake to sit in the pan for at least 15 minutes.
  • Then invert it onto a plate and dust it lightly with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.5, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 450.7, Carbohydrate 57.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 30.8, Protein 5.8

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh apples and carrots will give your cake the best flavor. If you can, buy organic produce.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make your cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The cake should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If you bake it at a higher temperature, the outside of the cake will brown too quickly and the inside will be undercooked.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

Applesauce carrot spice cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With its simple ingredients and classic flavor, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your home.

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