Best 11 Applesauce Spice Cake With Peanut Butter Frosting Recipes

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Applesauce spice cake with peanut butter frosting is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. The applesauce and spices give the cake a wonderful flavor, while the peanut butter frosting is rich and creamy. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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

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

BABY'S APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING (SMASH CAKE)



Baby's Applesauce Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting (smash cake) image

This recipe for my baby's Applesauce Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting is tested tried and true. It's baby approved and mama approved. The cake is simple and only lightly sweetened with maple syrup and the frosting has no sugar. This recipe makes a perfect 4 inch "smash cake" or 2 jumbo muffin-sized mini cakes. This is a birthday cake you'll be happy to serve to your baby, and you won't mind stealing a bite yourself. (makes one 4" layer cake)

Provided by By melissa @ treats with a twist

Number Of Ingredients 14

¼ cup all purpose gluten free flour (I used Bob's Red Mill)
¼ cup gluten free oat flour
1 Tbs. maple syrup
¼ cup unsweetened organic applesauce
1 Tbs. melted coconut oil
1 egg
¼ tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. vanilla extract
¼ tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
pinch of Kosher salt
½ cup coconut cream, cold*
2 Tbs. creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spray your jumbo muffin tin or 4" cake tins with nonstick spray. In your mixer, combine the egg, coconut oil and maple syrup. Mix on medium speed for 30 seconds. Then add the applesauce. Next, with the mixer off, add all of the dry ingredients and spices. Turn the mixer on medium low and mix until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated. Pour the batter into your prepared tins. Bake for 20-24 minutes, or until golden brown and a test stick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool on a wire rack.
  • In your clean mixer, whip the cold coconut cream on medium high until very smooth. Then add the peanut butter and whisk until incorporated. Make sure you scrape down the sides of the bowl so all of the peanut butter is mixed in. Frost your cooled cakes. Serve, enjoy!

APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR FROSTING



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I am a healthy eater most of the time, but this apple spice cake is worth the splurge! Every year, I treasure the opportunity to make my own birthday cake, and I choose this. You can add a cup of raisins to the batter before baking if you'd like. -Jennifer Owen, Louisville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 medium Honeycrisp apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1-1/2 pounds)
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts, toasted
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment., Place apples in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, pie spice, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in apples and walnuts., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, sugars, vanilla and pie spice until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Gently press walnuts into frosting on top of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 33g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SPICY APPLESAUCE CAKE



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This picnic-perfect cake travels and slices very well. With chocolate chips, walnuts and raisins, it's a real crowd pleaser. -Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 20-24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups applesauce
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
TOPPING:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the applesauce, sugar, shortening and eggs. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves; gradually beat into applesauce mixture until blended. Stir in the raisins, chocolate chips and walnuts. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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.

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

APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



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Make and share this Applesauce Spice Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 1/2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 cups applesauce
1/2 cup vegetable shortening (Crisco) or 1/2 cup margarine, room temperature
1/2 cup water
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove, ground
1/2 teaspoon allspice, ground
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 cup raisins
3/4 cup butter, room temperature
5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
  • Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
  • Combine all cake ingredients excep for walnuts and raisins (flour - nutmeg) in a large bowl of an electric mixer and beat well. Stir in walnuts (if using) and raisins. Pour into pans, spreading evenly. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until cakes test done with a toothpick and are golden brown. Cool cakes on a cake rack. When completely cool spread frosting (recipe below) between layers and on top and sides of cake. If desired, sprinkle cake with chopped walnuts.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes or until cakes test done with a toothpick and are golden brown.
  • Cool cakes on a cake rack. When completely cool spread frosting (recipe below) between layers and on top and sides of cake. If desired, sprinkle cake with chopped walnuts.
  • To make frosting using an electric mixer beat butter in a small bowl until light (3 minutes) and then add remaining frosting ingredients, beating until smooth (3 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 821.2, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 79.8, Sodium 376.2, Carbohydrate 146.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 107.7, Protein 5.4

APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup Filippo Berio® Extra Light Olive Oil plus some, for greasing pan
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 cup raisins
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Powdered sugar for dusting or sweetened whipped cream for frosting, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Grease a 9-inch square pan with olive oil. In a medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • In a large bowl mix brown sugar and olive oil on medium speed with an electric mixer. Mix until blended. Add applesauce and mix well. Add flour mixture all at once. Beat on low speed until well blended. Stir in raisins and walnuts. Spoon batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or frosted with whipped cream.

APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Fruit     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Apple     Spice     Fall     Clove     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

For cake
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup turbinado sugar such as Sugar in the Raw
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons light rum
1 large egg
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
For icing
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup turbinado sugar
6 tablespoons canned evaporated milk
1 teaspoon light rum
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup confectioners sugar
Special Equipment
a 10-inch springform pan (25 cm)

Steps:

  • Make cake:
  • Place oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Butter pan and set aside.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat together sugar, butter, and rum with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until combined well, then add egg and beat until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes with a stand mixer or 5 to 6 minutes with a handheld. Reduce speed to low and add dry ingredients, mixing until combined well. Add applesauce and mix until combined well.
  • Spread batter evenly in springform pan and bake until a wooden pick or skewer comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool cake in pan on a rack 10 minutes, then remove side of pan and cool completely.
  • Make icing:
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan, then add sugar and evaporated milk and simmer, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in rum, vanilla, salt, and remaining tablespoon butter, then whisk in confectioners sugar 1 tablespoon at a time. Cool to warm, about 20 minutes, then spread over cooled cake.

SPICED APPLESAUCE CAKE



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick spray
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups no-sugar-added applesauce
Powdered sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Adjust the racks to the center of the oven. Spray a Bundt pan with nonstick spray.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, ginger, cloves and nutmeg in a large bowl. Beat together the butter and brown sugar in a separate bowl with an electric hand-held mixer until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Alternate adding the flour mixture and the applesauce, ending with the flour, being careful not to over-mix. Transfer the batter to the prepared Bundt pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, 55 minutes. Cool completely before inverting. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if using.

APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR ICING



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Make and share this Applesauce Spice Cake With Brown Sugar Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup butter
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups icing sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • For the cake, grease a 9" x 13" cake pan; line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter with the brown sugar until fluffy; beat in the eggs, one at a time.
  • Beat in the vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice and nutmeg.
  • Stir into the butter mixture alternately with the applesauce and buttermilk, making 3 additions of dry ingredients and 2 of wet.
  • Spread in the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the centre of a 350 degree F oven until the cake tester inserted in the centre comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  • Let cool in the pan on a rack.
  • For the icing, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the brown sugar and corn syrup; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Boil just until blended, about 1 minute.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Using a wooden spoon, stir the milk and vanilla into the butter mixture.
  • Again using a wooden spoon, beat in the icing sugar until smooth and spreadable; let cool for 1 minute.
  • Spread over the top of the cake just to the edge, letting the icing drizzle over slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.8, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 91.2, Sodium 525.8, Carbohydrate 84.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 57.5, Protein 5.4

Tips:

  • Use fresh applesauce: Fresh applesauce gives the cake a more intense apple flavor. If you don't have fresh applesauce, you can use store-bought unsweetened applesauce.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can 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.
  • Use a creamy peanut butter: Creamy peanut butter will give the frosting a smooth and creamy texture. If you don't have creamy peanut butter, you can use regular peanut butter, but it will be a little bit grittier.
  • Add a little bit of salt to the frosting: Salt helps to balance out the sweetness of the frosting.
  • Decorate the cake with your favorite toppings: You can use chopped peanuts, chocolate chips, or even a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Conclusion:

Applesauce spice cake with peanut butter frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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