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
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.
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James Zulu
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great. The flavors of the applesauce and penuche frosting go together perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Travis Nelson
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.
Ather Faraz
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely make this again.
Keshav Chaudhary
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great. The flavors of the applesauce and penuche frosting are a great combination. I would definitely make this again.
Dhirendra Oli
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The frosting was especially delicious.
RIDWAN YAHAYA
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Hakim Rana
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great. The flavors of the applesauce and penuche frosting go together perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Rocky
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the combination of applesauce and penuche frosting, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I would definitely make this again.
Md Saleem786
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely make it again for a special occasion.
Jay Blackford
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best applesauce cake he's ever had. The frosting was especially delicious.
dragos horeaba
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The flavors of the applesauce and penuche frosting are a great combination. I will definitely be making this again.
Ngobi Bashir
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of applesauce cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Micle Mike
[email protected]This applesauce cake with penuche frosting was a hit at my family gathering! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. Everyone loved it!