Applesauce cake

 

• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

• 8 ounce pkg cream cheese at room temperature
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS

 

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray an 8x8 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves and mix just until combined.
• In another large bowl add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs, and using an electric mixer beat just until combined.
• Add in the applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla and beat just until combined.
• Gently add in the flour mixture and beat on low just until mixed.
• Pour the batter into the baking pan and bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out of the center clean.
• Remove the cake from the oven and let cool completely.

Cream Cheese Frosting

• In a medium mixing bowl add the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, cinnamon and vanilla and mix with the electric mixer until creamy.
• Spread the frosting on top of the cake and sprinkle the chopped pecans on top.
• Chill until ready to serve!