Best 8 Applesauce Carrot Spice Cake Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with a delightful fusion of flavors as we explore the art of crafting an extraordinary applesauce carrot spice cake. Discover a symphony of textures, aromas, and tastes that will elevate your baking endeavors to new heights. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a burst of natural sweetness from applesauce and carrots, perfectly balanced with the warmth of aromatic spices. This delectable cake promises a moist crumb, a hint of crunch, and a captivating aroma that will fill your kitchen with an irresistible allure.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARROT APPLESAUCE CAKE



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Enjoy our Carrot Applesauce Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting at only 80 cents a slice for a delicious, super-moist dessert. Classic homemade goodness!

Provided by Bernice

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 ½ cups Flour
1 ½ tsp Baking Soda
½ tsp Baking Powder
2 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
½ tsp Ginger
½ tsp Cloves
½ tsp Salt
3 Eggs
2 tsp Vanilla
¾ cup Buttermilk (low-fat)
1 ½ cups Applesauce Unsweetened
1 ½ cups Packed Dark Brown Sugar
2 cups Grated Carrots
½ cup Pecans (optional)
½ cup Golden Raisins (optional)
2 tbsp Butter (softened)
8 ounces Cream Cheese Light
1 tsp Vanilla
2 tbsp Heavy Cream (or choice of Milk)
2 cups Confectioners Sugar (or until desired consistency)
Toasted nuts such as pecans (walnuts (whole or chopped))
Shredded Carrots or Coconut
Raw Pumpkin Seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • Prepare or two 9" round baking pans. Spray and flour pans or consider using baking parchment paper.
  • Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until a toothpick comes out fairly clean.
  • In a small bowl, sift together the dry ingredients.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the wet ingredients.
  • Slowly add and blend the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  • Fold in the pecans and golden raisins if desired.
  • Divide the batter between the two cake pans.
  • Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until a toothpick comes out fairly clean.
  • Cool for 15-minutes on a wire rack.
  • Remove the cake from the pan by turning over the cake pans onto the wire rack.
  • Cool cake completely before frosting.
  • In a medium size bowl, cream the butter using a hand mixer.
  • Blend in the cream cheese.
  • Mix in the vanilla and heavy cream.
  • Blend in ½ cup Confectioners Sugar at a time until the frosting reaches desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 14 g, Calories 336 kcal, Carbohydrate 65 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 45 g

APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



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Martha adapted this applesauce spice cake recipe from one in her first book, Entertaining.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Bundt Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup (1 1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cup raisins
1 1/2 cup currants
1 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
2 2/3 cups cake flour
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/2 cup thick applesauce, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 12-cup nonstick Bundt pan. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs and beat well.
  • Combine the raisins, currants, and walnuts in a small bowl. Sprinkle with a tablespoon of flour and toss to coat to prevent sinking during baking. Whisk remaining flour with other dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Beat flour mixture into butter mixture alternating with applesauce. Reduce to low speed and beat in raisins, currants, and nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 60 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool in pan 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

GRANDMA'S APPLE CARROT CAKE



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Rich, moist and cinnamony, this old-fashioned cake recipe was handed down from our beloved Grandma Kelly. It's a perfect way to use up a few carrots and an apple...and it's ideal for smaller families, since it yields fewer servings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups finely shredded carrots
1 cup shredded peeled apple
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, oil and sugars until smooth. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to egg mixture just until combined. Stir in carrots and apple., Spoon into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

NEVER FAIL APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



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You need just one bowl and one pan while preparing this quick and delicious spice cake with applesauce and pecans.

Provided by Glenda

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ cup butter
½ cup buttermilk
1 ½ cups applesauce
2 eggs
¾ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup butter
1 cup chopped pecans
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Sift flour, white sugar, soda, salt, baking powder, and spices into a large mixing bowl. Mix in 1/2 cup butter or margarine, buttermilk, and applesauce. Beat for 2 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed. Beat in eggs. Fold in 3/4 cup chopped nuts. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth. Melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat, and add 1 cup chopped pecans. Keep stirring until browned. Stir cooled pecans into cream cheese mixture. Frost the cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.2 calories, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 258.3 mg, Sugar 48.5 g

OLD FASHIONED APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



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Savor the warm feelings of comfort and contentment from this Old Fashioned Applesauce Spice Cake, a long-time favorite recipe. Bake a slice of nice today.

Provided by Duncan Hines(R) Canada

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Duncan Hines® Canada

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® Spice Cake Mix
3 large eggs
1 ¼ cups applesauce
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 cup chopped nuts
1 container Duncan Hines® Creamy Home-Style Classic Vanilla Frosting
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan.
  • Combine cake mix, eggs, applesauce and oil in large bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer for 2 minutes. Stir in nuts. Pour into bake pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Invert onto cooling rack. Turn right-side up. Cool completely.
  • For frosting, combine frosting and cinnamon; stir until blended. Spread over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 362.7 mg, Sugar 21.9 g

APPLESAUCE CARROT CAKE



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I got this recipe from the newspaper, but the person who sent it in said it was from a Seneca applesauce jar. It's very good, and the applesauce in the icing makes a tasty variation.

Provided by Jo Ann L

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
2 -3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add applesauce and margarine.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat 2 minutes, scraping bowl and beaters occasionally.
  • Add eggs and beat 2 minutes.
  • Stir in carrots and nuts, blending well.
  • Pour into a 9-inch square baking pan that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.
  • Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Let cake cool.
  • To make frosting, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar.
  • Add applesauce and beat until smooth.
  • Frost cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.1, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 95.1, Sodium 337.7, Carbohydrate 93.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 55.9, Protein 9

CARROT APPLESAUCE CAKE



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This cake has the moistness and spice of a fruitcake, but you won't have to wait a month to eat it. from New Recipes from Moosewood Restaur

Provided by jimstoic

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups unbleached white flour (up to 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour may be substituted)
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins or 1 cup dried currant
4 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups honey or 1 1/4 cups maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 2/3 cups unsweetened applesauce
3 cups finely grated carrots
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Oil a 10-inch bundt or tube pan or a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Sprinkle the sesame seeds on the bottom and partway up the sides of the oiled pan.
  • Set the pan aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients.
  • Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl.
  • Stir in the oil, sweetener (s), vanilla, applesauce, and carrots and mix well.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry, stir until just mixed, and pour the batter into the pan.
  • Bake for 65 to 70 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • When done, allow the cake to sit in the pan for at least 15 minutes.
  • Then invert it onto a plate and dust it lightly with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.5, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 450.7, Carbohydrate 57.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 30.8, Protein 5.8

APPLESAUCE-CARROT SPICE CAKE



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Enjoy this delicious applesauce-carrot cake made using Gold Medal® whole wheat flour that's perfect for a dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1 1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 medium)
1/2 cup fat-free egg product or 2 eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup golden raisins
4 oz (from 8-oz package) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix oats, applesauce, brown sugar, carrots, egg product and oil with spoon until well mixed. Stir in remaining cake ingredients just until moistened. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In small bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in milk and vanilla until well mixed. Place cake on serving plate. Spoon frosting over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe apples. This will ensure that your applesauce is flavorful and sweet.
  • Peel and core your apples before cooking them. This will help to remove any unwanted bitterness from the applesauce.
  • Cook your apples until they are very soft. This will make them easier to blend into a smooth applesauce.
  • Add spices to your applesauce to taste. Some popular spices include cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • Let your applesauce cool completely before using it in your cake batter. This will help to prevent the cake from becoming too runny.
  • Use a bundt pan to bake your cake. This will give your cake a beautiful shape and allow it to cook evenly.
  • Serve your cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream. This will make your cake even more delicious!

Conclusion:

Applesauce carrot spice cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The applesauce and carrots in the cake add a natural sweetness and moisture that make it irresistible. The spices in the cake give it a warm and inviting flavor that is perfect for fall. Whether you are looking for a special dessert to serve at your next gathering or a simple snack to enjoy at home, applesauce carrot spice cake is sure to please.

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