Best 8 Applesauce Gingerbread Cake Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with the delectable flavors of applesauce gingerbread cake, a classic dessert that combines the warmth of ginger and the sweetness of apples. This moist and flavorful cake is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while offering a delightful aroma that fills your kitchen with holiday cheer. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our curated collection of recipes will guide you through the process of creating this timeless treat. Let's dive into the world of applesauce gingerbread cake and discover the perfect recipe that will become a staple in your baking repertoire.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

APPLESAUCE CAKE III



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This was in my mom's recipe book that I inherited.

Provided by sharon

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup white sugar
½ cup shortening
1 ½ cups applesauce
2 tablespoons molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour tube pan.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the sugar and shortening until fluffy. Add applesauce and molasses and mix in.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture and beat well to moisten. Fold in the raisins.
  • Pour into a prepared fluted or straight sided tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into the middle of cake comes out clean. Cake will not rise to top of pan. Cool for 10 minutes and remove from pan and cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.4 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 176.4 mg, Sugar 24.7 g

CARAMEL-APPLE GINGERBREAD



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Whip up a warm and spicy dessert with a little help from a Betty Crocker® mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box (14.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ gingerbread cake and cookie mix
3/4 cup chunky applesauce
1/2 cup warm water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped pitted dates or raisins
1/2 to 3/4 cup caramel topping
2/3 cup whipped cream topping in aerosol can

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix gingerbread mix, applesauce, water, butter and egg with spoon until well blended. Stir in dates. Spoon into ungreased 8- or 9-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool slightly.
  • Top each warm square of gingerbread with caramel topping and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 0 g

APPLE GINGERBREAD SKILLET CAKE



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This gingerbread recipe came from my grandmother, and we always ate it with warm applesauce. I adapted it into a one-pan dessert by layering the apples around the bottom of a cast-iron skillet and topping them with the gingerbread batter. The skillet creates a wonderfully thick crust on the gingerbread. -Mary M. Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
GINGERBREAD:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup molasses
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup hot water
Warmed applesauce, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place 1/4 cup butter in a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Place in oven until butter is melted, 4-5 minutes; carefully swirl to coat evenly. Sprinkle with pecans and brown sugar; drizzle with molasses. Arrange apple slices in a single layer over sugar, cut side down., For gingerbread cake: in a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg, then molasses. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, ginger, salt and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in hot water., Pour over apples. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. If desired, serve warm with applesauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GINGER-APPLESAUCE CAKE



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Satisfy your sweet tooth with this Ginger-Applesauce Cake. A delicious cream cheese icing is the perfect finishing touch on this Ginger-Applesauce Cake.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter, softened, divided
1 pkg. (2-layer size) spice cake mix
3 eggs
1-1/3 cups applesauce
2/3 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. ground ginger
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Beat 1/2 cup butter, cake mix, eggs and applesauce in large bowl with mixer until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped ginger. Pour into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 45 to 50 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese and remaining butter in separate large bowl with mixer until blended. Add vanilla and ground ginger; mix well. Gradually beat in powdered sugar; spread onto cake. Garnish with remaining chopped ginger.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 35 g, Protein 3 g

UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE GINGERBREAD



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Don't expect any leftovers when you take this moist cake to a potluck. People love it because it's a little different and has a wonderful flavor. Try it for your next gathering.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 large apples, peeled and sliced
GINGERBREAD:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup brewed tea

Steps:

  • Pour butter into a 9-in. square baking pan; sprinkle with brown sugar. Arrange apples over sugar; set aside. , For gingerbread, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, then molasses. Combine dry ingredients; add to sugar mixture alternately with tea, beating well after each addition. , Pour over apples. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GINGERBREAD APPLE CAKE



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Make and share this GINGERBREAD APPLE CAKE recipe from Food.com.

Provided by shazzieau

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

115 g butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 cup applesauce
1 1/2 cups self raising flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
400 g pie apples
1 cup icing sugar
30 ml milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 180 Celsius grease sides and line bottom of 24 cm springform tin.
  • using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar.
  • add vanilla, egg and applesauce.
  • with mixer on low, beat in dry ingredients.
  • spoon 3/4 mix into tin and place pie apple across the mix, not quite to the edges.
  • place the rest of the mix in blobs over the apple.
  • cook for approx 50 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
  • cool in tin for 10 minutes then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
  • glaze if desired.
  • GLAZE:.
  • mix all together until smooth and spoon over cake.
  • allow to harden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.2, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 187.1, Carbohydrate 48.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 30, Protein 2.5

APPLESAUCE CAKE I



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A quick and easy cake--we eat it for breakfast at our house.

Provided by Joanna

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup chilled applesauce
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Cream butter or margarine with sugar. Add applesauce; beat well. Stir in flour, soda, and spices. Add nuts and raisins.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured 8 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes, or until done. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 161.1 mg, Sugar 22.5 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, ensure all your ingredients are measured and ready. This will make the baking process smoother and more efficient.
  • Use Fresh Applesauce: For the best flavor and texture, use homemade applesauce. If using store-bought applesauce, choose one with no added sugar or preservatives.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Use a Bundt Pan: A Bundt pan is the traditional pan for gingerbread cake, and it gives the cake a classic shape. If you don't have a Bundt pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Test for Doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. If it comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the cake needs to bake for a few minutes longer.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely: Before frosting or serving the cake, let it cool completely in the pan. This will help prevent the cake from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Applesauce gingerbread cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for fall and winter gatherings. It is easy to make and can be customized with different spices and toppings. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this cake is sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!

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