Best 2 Ginger Applesauce Cake Recipes

Ginger applesauce cake is a delightful treat that offers a perfect blend of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect ginger applesauce cake. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll learn how to achieve that moist and fluffy texture, the perfect balance of sweetness and spice, and the beautiful golden-brown color that makes this cake so visually appealing. Let's dive into the world of baking and explore the deliciousness that awaits you with this irresistible recipe.

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SPICY GINGER APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Spicy Ginger Applesauce Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting image

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

Ingredients

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 WITH GINGER, RAISINS & WALNUTS

APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH GINGER, RAISINS & WALNUTS image

Categories Cake Fruit Nut Bake Quick & Easy

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp salt
1-3/4 cup turbinado sugar
1/4 cup Grade B maple syrup
1 stick unsalted butter
3 tsp dark rum
1 large egg
1-1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup coarsley chopped walnuts, pecans, or blanched siced almonds
Confectioners sugar for dusting finished cake

Steps:

Lightly butter a 9" springform pan and preheat oven to 350 on convect. Whisk together flour, baking soda, spices and salt in a medium bowl. In large bowl of a stand mixer, beat sugar, butter and maple syrup until well combined. Add egg and beat on medium high until pale and fluffy. Reduce speed to low and add dry ingredients, mixing until well combined. Add applesauce and rum and mix until combined well. Fold in crystallized ginger, raisins and nuts, and spread batter evenly in springform pan. Bake about 35-40 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes on a rack, then removes side of pan and cool completely. Dust lightly with confectioners sugar when completely cool.

Tips:

Use fresh, ripe apples. This will give your cake the best flavor and texture.
Peel and core the apples before cooking them. This will remove the tough skin and seeds, which can make your cake gritty.
Cook the apples until they are very soft. This will help them to break down and release their natural sweetness.
Add the ginger to the applesauce while it is still warm. This will help the flavors to meld together.
Use a light hand when measuring the flour. Too much flour will make your cake dry and dense.
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.

Conclusion:

Ginger applesauce cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The ginger adds a unique and zesty flavor that makes this cake extra special. Whether you are serving it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, ginger applesauce cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!