This is a sinfully sweet and rich cake! It's a little time-consuming, but so worth it. Prep time is an estimate.
Provided by Whisper
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 9x13 pan
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sift together flour, soda, salt, spices and cocoa.
- Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oil and sugar.
- Beat until well blended.
- Stir in hot applesauce and blend thoroughly.
- Add dry ingredients, blending well.
- Stir in nuts.
- Turn batter into well greased and floured 9" x 13" pan.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes; then reduce temperature to 375 degrees and bake about 15 minutes longer.
- Cool completely.
- Caramel Frosting:
- Melt 1/2 c butter in sauce pan over low heat.
- Stir in 1 c brown sugar, firmly packed, and 1/4 tsp salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil hard for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in 1/4 c milk.
- Return pan to heat and bring to a full boil.
- Remove from heat; cool to lukewarm.
- Stir in 2 c confectioner's sugar, and beat until smooth.
- If frosting is too thick, beat in a little milk.
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jshaun autery
jshaun@gmail.comI made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Md Osim
md-osim2@yahoo.comThis cake is a keeper! It's easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the combination of applesauce and caramel.
Simbatashe Maripfonde
m46@aol.comI'm not a big fan of applesauce cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Qadeer Mailk
m-q@aol.comThis cake was delicious! I made it for a birthday party and everyone loved it. It was so moist and flavorful.
Ameer muaviya Ameer muaviya
m94@hotmail.frI've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Aston Arisimo
a.arisimo@yahoo.comThis cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use applesauce instead of butter or oil.
Waseem Aftab
aftab.w95@gmail.comI made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Gladness Mithilene
g.m49@hotmail.co.ukThe cake was dry and the frosting was too runny. I don't think I'll be making this recipe again.
zephora fezile Malaza
f15@gmail.comThis cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Adien_ Afton
a_a@yahoo.comI've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Samiullah Baloch
b-s@gmail.comThis cake was delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfect. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy.
Cutebun206
cutebun206@gmail.comI made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake is so moist and the frosting is so creamy.
Ataullah Darman
d-a71@yahoo.comThis applesauce cake with caramel frosting is a real winner! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and decadent. I loved the combination of applesauce and caramel. It's a perfect cake for any occasion.