APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING

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This cake was always my birthday request. My Grandmother even mailed me one in college and it lasted about 5 minutes in the Student Center. I made it easier using a spice cake mix but it tastes just like Grandma & Dad used to make!!

Provided by Lynelle Caldwell

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE
1 spiced cake mix
1/2 c flour (at high altitude)
1 pkg vanilla instant pudding (the smaller one)
3 egg
1 1/4 c applesauce
1/3 c oil
1 c chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 c raisins (optional)
PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING
1/2 c butter, softened
1 c smooth peanut butter
2 c powdered sugar
3-4 Tbsp milk (more or less as needed)

Steps:

  • 1. Applesauce Spiced Cake 1.Preheat oven to 350 ºF. Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan.
  • 2. 2.Combine cake mix, (flour if using), pudding mix, eggs, applesauce and oil in large bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer for 2 minutes. Stir in nuts ( and raisins if using). Pour into bake pan.
  • 3. 3.Bake at 350 ºF for 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Invert onto cooling rack. Turn right-side up. Cool completely
  • 4. Peanut Butter Frosting Directions: 1. Place the butter and peanut butter into a medium bowl, and beat with an electric mixer. Gradually mix in the sugar, and when it starts to get thick, incorporate milk one tablespoon at a time until all of the sugar is mixed in and the frosting is thick, fluffy and spreadable. Beat for at least 3 minutes for it to get good and fluffy.
  • 5. Spread on cooled cake. I also sprinkle chopped peanuts on top sometimes as well for added texture.

michael smith
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious.


Sornali Akther
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This cake is perfect for a fall gathering. It's warm and comforting, and the spices really shine through.


Aisha salihu
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I still really enjoyed this cake. The frosting is not too overpowering, and it pairs well with the cake.


Trily Nagac
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the applesauce and spices complement each other.


Syed Talha Shah
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I've never made a spice cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! The frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


macabenlarbernardita Serrapico
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I made this cake for my son's birthday party, and it was a huge hit! All the kids loved it, and I even got a few requests for the recipe.


efatibne huzaifa
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.


Razib Hossain
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I'm allergic to peanuts, so I made this cake with almond butter frosting instead. It was still really good!


Haniyyah Alaji
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This cake is perfect for a quick and easy dessert. It's so simple to make, and it always turns out delicious.


The Arachnid
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I made this cake for a bake sale, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I sold out of all my cakes.


Kristi Williams
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This cake is a bit dense, but I still enjoyed it. The frosting is really what makes it special.


Tasha VanSeters
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I love the combination of applesauce and peanut butter in this cake. It's such a unique and delicious flavor combination.


Rocky Hill
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This cake is perfect for a fall gathering. It's warm and comforting, and the spices really shine through.


Faqeer Dada
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The cake was easy to make, but the frosting was a bit tricky. I ended up having to add more peanut butter to get it to the right consistency.


innocent arigo
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good overall.


Michael Sims
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect complement.


Terell Vega
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I made this cake for my family's Thanksgiving dinner, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments.


Panna Begum
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This is the best apple cake I've ever had, and the peanut butter frosting is to die for!