Best 4 My Cream Cheese And Applesauce Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable cream cheese and applesauce frosting recipes. These luscious frostings, crafted with the finest ingredients, will elevate your cakes, cupcakes, and cookies to new heights of deliciousness.

Dive into the classic charm of our original cream cheese and applesauce frosting, a timeless favorite that blends the tangy richness of cream cheese with the sweet, fruity embrace of applesauce. Experience the delightful twist of our maple brown sugar variation, where the warmth of maple syrup and the subtle smokiness of brown sugar add a layer of complexity.

For a touch of elegance, try our vanilla bean cream cheese and applesauce frosting, where the aromatic allure of vanilla beans harmonizes perfectly with the frosting's creamy base. And for those seeking a burst of citrusy freshness, our lemon cream cheese and applesauce frosting will tantalize your taste buds with its zesty zing.

Each frosting recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that you achieve the perfect consistency and texture. We've also included a troubleshooting guide to assist you in overcoming any frosting challenges that may arise.

So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary journey that will transform your desserts into masterpieces. Let the sweet harmony of cream cheese and applesauce captivate your senses and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE AND HONEY FROSTING



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This super-simple cake, which requires one bowl and one cake pan, comes from Julia Turshen's cookbook "Now & Again," and it's so easy to make you find yourself doing so often, especially throughout the fall when apples are on your mind. (It'd be especially great for Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, or for novice or time-pressed Thanksgiving bakers.) The cake's texture and appeal are similar to those of banana bread; if you like, you can stir a large handful or two of raisins, nuts or both into the batter just before you scrape it into the pan. And although you can use homemade applesauce for this, know that store-bought is just fine.

Provided by Julia Turshen

Categories     easy, snack, cakes, dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups/255 grams all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup/100 grams sugar
1/2 cup/120 milliliters buttermilk or plain yogurt
1 1/2 cups/400 grams unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup/80 milliliters canola or other neutral oil
6 ounces/170 grams cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 cup/60 milliliters honey
Pinch of kosher salt

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray the bottom and sides of a 9-inch round cake pan with baking spray and line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, salt and baking soda. Add the eggs, sugar, buttermilk, applesauce and oil and whisk gently just until everything is combined. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the batter into the prepared pan and then smooth the surface so it is even.
  • Bake the cake until it is just barely firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Set the cake aside on a wire rack to cool to room temperature.
  • Use a dinner knife to loosen the edges of the cake from the pan sides and then invert it onto a work surface. Peel off and discard the parchment. Invert the cake one more time onto a serving platter.
  • Make the frosting: In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, honey and salt and whisk together aggressively until the cream cheese is slightly aerated (you can also do this with a handheld electric mixer or in a stand mixer).
  • Spread the frosting over the top of the cake and don't worry too much about making this perfect. A not-too-perfect cake is so much better than a perfect cake. Cut into wedges and serve. Leftovers can be wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 326, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 335 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 0 grams

APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This applesauce cake recipe makes a moist and delicious spiced dessert. It is topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Cakes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 20

For the Cake
2 cups/9 ounces all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cloves
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup butter (melted)
2 cups applesauce
1 large egg (beaten)
1 cup raisins
1 cup walnuts (chopped)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
4 tablespoons butter (softened)
4 cups powdered sugar (sifted; about 1 pound)
1 to 2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
reminiscent teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish: chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Heat the oven to 350 F (180 C/Gas 4). Butter and flour a 9-inch-square baking pan.
  • Sift flour into a mixing bowl with the granulated sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and baking soda. Use a whisk or spoon to blend the dry ingredients thoroughly.
  • Add the melted butter, applesauce, and the beaten egg and stir until the batter is well blended.
  • Fold in the raisins and 1 cup of chopped walnuts. Stir to blend.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean when the cake is done.
  • Cool on a rack for 10 minutes and then carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate.
  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese and butter. Beat until fluffy.
  • Beat in the confectioners' sugar, a little at a time.
  • Add about 1 tablespoon of milk and the vanilla. Beat, adding more milk if needed for a fluffy spreading consistency.
  • Frost the top and sides of the cake and then sprinkle the top with chopped walnuts, if desired.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 kcal, Carbohydrate 90 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 548 mg, Sugar 67 g, Fat 26 g, ServingSize 8 to 12 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SPICY GINGER APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This simple sheet cake is packed with three kinds of spicy ginger: fresh, ground and crystallized. The cake is delicious on its own, but cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of crystallized ginger push it closer to dessert. The cake can be made a day in advance, covered and refrigerated and brought to room temperature before serving. The crystallized ginger should be sprinkled on just before serving as it will weep in the fridge.

Provided by Yossy Arefi

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 1/4 cups/275 grams light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups/480 milliliters unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup/180 grams neutral oil like canola or grapeseed
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups/255 grams all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup/85 grams finely chopped crystallized ginger
12 ounces/350 grams cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup/115 grams unsalted butter, softened
2 1/4 cups/226 grams confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of kosher salt
1/2 cup/85 grams finely chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 9-by-13-inch glass or light-colored metal baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk sugar and eggs until light, about 1 minute. Add applesauce, oil, fresh and ground ginger, orange zest, cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, vanilla extract and salt. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the flour, baking soda and baking powder, and whisk until just combined. Fold in 1/2 cup chopped candied ginger.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top and firmly tap the pan on a countertop to release air bubbles. Bake the cake until golden and puffed, and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 35 minutes. Cool the cake in the pan on a rack.
  • When the cake is cool, make the frosting: Add the cream cheese and butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Mix on medium-high until smooth, stopping the mixer occasionally to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl. Turn the speed to low, and slowly add the confectioners' sugar. Mix until the sugar is moistened, then turn the mixer speed up to medium-high and whip until smooth. Scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl. Add the ginger, lemon zest, vanilla and salt, and mix on low.
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled cake in dramatic swoops and swirls, then sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup crystalized ginger on top. Serve at room temperature.

MY CREAM CHEESE AND APPLESAUCE FROSTING



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I always make this frosting for my Carrots and Beets Cake. Together, they make the most wonderful and so rich in savor cake as well as a conversation piece. The cake is one of the most precious recipes I have since it comes from my grandmother.

Provided by Louise in Montreal

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 lb cream cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup applesauce
1 1/2 cups icing sugar

Steps:

  • With the electric mixer, cream the butter into the cream cheese.
  • Add the applesauce.
  • Gradually blend in the icing sugar until a nice creamy consistency is obtained.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.7, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 72.5, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 15.3, Protein 1.1

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cream cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor and texture of your frosting. Look for a cream cheese that is made with real cream and has a smooth, spreadable texture.
  • Bring the cream cheese to room temperature before using. This will make it easier to mix and will help to prevent the frosting from curdling.
  • Use a light hand when mixing the frosting. Overmixing can make the frosting stiff and grainy.
  • Add the applesauce gradually. Start with a small amount and add more until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Chill the frosting before using. This will help it to set and will make it easier to spread.
  • Decorate your cakes and cupcakes with the frosting as desired. You can use a piping bag to create swirls or borders, or you can simply spread the frosting on top of the cake.

Conclusion:

Cream cheese and applesauce frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make frosting that is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is made with just a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it sweet, tangy, or somewhere in between, this frosting is sure to please everyone.

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