Best 3 Special Frosted Applesauce Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of a classic frosted applesauce cake, a timeless treat that combines the comforting taste of applesauce with a fluffy, tender crumb and a luscious frosting. This special recipe offers a moist and flavorful cake enhanced with the natural sweetness of applesauce, complemented by a creamy and velvety frosting that adds a touch of elegance to every bite.

Our collection of recipes caters to various dietary preferences and skill levels. The classic frosted applesauce cake recipe serves as the foundation, while variations like the gluten-free frosted applesauce cake and the vegan frosted applesauce cake provide delicious alternatives for those with dietary restrictions. Additionally, we've included a recipe for a delectable applesauce cake with cream cheese frosting, offering a tangy and creamy twist to the classic combination.

With step-by-step instructions and detailed ingredient lists, these recipes ensure a successful baking experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, you'll find all the necessary guidance to create a moist, flavorful applesauce cake that will impress your friends and family.

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FROSTED APPLESAUCE CAKE



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Frosted Applesauce Cake is Fall in cake form! Tender cake with cinnamon & spice, raisins and nuts baked then topped with creamy frosting. Spiced applesauce cake recipe that everyone adores!

Provided by Jessica & Nellie

Categories     Cake     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour (can use Bob's Red Mill One-to-One gluten free flour instead)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 cup butter (1 stick, softened)
1/2 cup water
16 oz unsweetened applesauce
1 egg
1/2 cup raisins (or chopped apples)
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
chopped pecans or walnuts for topping (optional)
1/2 cup butter (1 stick, softened)
2 TBSP evaporated milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Grease a 13x9 baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients together and stir to combine. Add in softened butter and water. Beat for 1 minute.
  • Add applesauce and egg. Beat for 3 minutes.
  • Gently stir in raisins and chopped nuts, if using.
  • Pour into greased baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool on wire rack completely before spreading with frosting and topping with additional nuts, if preferred.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 kcal, Carbohydrate 64 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 447 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 44 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

Tips:

  • Soften the butter and cream cheese to room temperature: This will make them easier to cream together and will result in a smoother batter.
  • Use fresh applesauce: Fresh applesauce will give the cake a more intense apple flavor. If you don't have fresh applesauce, you can use unsweetened canned applesauce.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

This frosted applesauce cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and sweet. With its simple ingredients and classic flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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