FIRST PRIZE APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING

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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

4 cups sifted flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup salad oil
2 cups sugar
3 cups unsweetened applesauce, heated
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar

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.

jshaun autery
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I 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
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This 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
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I'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
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This cake was delicious! I made it for a birthday party and everyone loved it. It was so moist and flavorful.


Ameer muaviya Ameer muaviya
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Aston Arisimo
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This 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
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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 will definitely be making this cake again.


Gladness Mithilene
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The cake was dry and the frosting was too runny. I don't think I'll be making this recipe again.


zephora fezile Malaza
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This 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
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I'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
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This 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
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I 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
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This 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.


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