This, I think, is one of my favorite cakes EVER. That is saying a lot coming from a chick who will do almost anything for a good chocolate cake, not the tiniest bit of chocolate in this cake but still just as delicious!
I found the recipe last year on smitten kitchen who had adapted their recipe from gourmet.com. I have also made some changes to the recipe and I think have finally perfected it! The only change I plan to make in the future is to cook it in 2 round cake pans and put some of the frosting between the two layers as well as on top
My Spiced Applesauce Cake
For cake
1 1/2C all-purpose flour
1 1/2C all-purpose flour
1/2C whole wheat pastry flour (can up this more though I think!)
2t baking powder
1/2t baking soda
1/2t salt
3/4t cinnamon
1/2t ground ginger
1/8t ground cloves
2t baking powder
1/2t baking soda
1/2t salt
3/4t cinnamon
1/2t ground ginger
1/8t ground cloves
1/8t nutmeg
1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened + 1/4C applesauce
3/4C packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 1/2C unsweetened applesauce
1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened + 1/4C applesauce
3/4C packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 1/2C unsweetened applesauce
For frosting
5 ounces cream cheese, softened
3T unsalted butter, softened
1/4t pure vanilla extract
1C confectioners sugar
1/2t cinnamon
5 ounces cream cheese, softened
3T unsalted butter, softened
1/4t pure vanilla extract
1C confectioners sugar
1/2t cinnamon
Cream butter, sugar and vanilla until pale and fluffy - about 2-3 minutes
Add one egg at a time beating between each addition then beat in applesauce
At low speed mix in dry ingredients (original recipe has you mix it all first but I'm more of a dump it all on top kinda gal)
Pour into a greased 8 or 9 inch square pan and smooth
Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Be sure not to overcook so your cake stays moist. Let cool 15 minutes in the pan
For muffins bake at 400F for 20 minutes or so
Once cooled make the frosting by beating cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy (make sure everything is really softened!)
Sift in sugar and cinnamon and mix well
Spread over cooled cake (or ontop of each muffin)
I like to make this a day in advance and let it sit over night and fester. We're not afraid of a little bacteria ;)
2 comments:
I can say with all honesty - this was a darn good cake! By the end of the day I think I had 3 pieces (minus the icing of course)!!
yuuummmy, that looks delish.. ;))))
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