Best 7 Special Frosted Applesauce Cake Recipes

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In the realm of classic desserts, few treats rank as high as the delectable frosted applesauce cake. With its moist crumb and subtly sweet flavor, it captivates taste buds and leaves you craving more. If you're seeking the perfect recipe to create this culinary masterpiece, you're in luck. This article presents a collection of outstanding recipes for frosted applesauce cake, ensuring that every bite is a symphony of flavors. From simple and straightforward to elaborate and decadent, these recipes cater to every skill level and preference. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the perfect frosted applesauce cake recipe.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FROSTED APPLESAUCE CAKE



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Frosted Applesauce Cake is Fall in cake form! Tender cake with cinnamon & spice, raisins and nuts baked then topped with creamy frosting. Spiced applesauce cake recipe that everyone adores!

Provided by Jessica & Nellie

Categories     Cake     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour (can use Bob's Red Mill One-to-One gluten free flour instead)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 cup butter (1 stick, softened)
1/2 cup water
16 oz unsweetened applesauce
1 egg
1/2 cup raisins (or chopped apples)
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
chopped pecans or walnuts for topping (optional)
1/2 cup butter (1 stick, softened)
2 TBSP evaporated milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Grease a 13x9 baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients together and stir to combine. Add in softened butter and water. Beat for 1 minute.
  • Add applesauce and egg. Beat for 3 minutes.
  • Gently stir in raisins and chopped nuts, if using.
  • Pour into greased baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool on wire rack completely before spreading with frosting and topping with additional nuts, if preferred.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 kcal, Carbohydrate 64 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 447 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 44 g, ServingSize 1 serving

APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This applesauce cake recipe makes a moist and delicious spiced dessert. It is topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Cakes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 20

For the Cake
2 cups/9 ounces all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cloves
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup butter (melted)
2 cups applesauce
1 large egg (beaten)
1 cup raisins
1 cup walnuts (chopped)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
4 tablespoons butter (softened)
4 cups powdered sugar (sifted; about 1 pound)
1 to 2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
reminiscent teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish: chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Heat the oven to 350 F (180 C/Gas 4). Butter and flour a 9-inch-square baking pan.
  • Sift flour into a mixing bowl with the granulated sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and baking soda. Use a whisk or spoon to blend the dry ingredients thoroughly.
  • Add the melted butter, applesauce, and the beaten egg and stir until the batter is well blended.
  • Fold in the raisins and 1 cup of chopped walnuts. Stir to blend.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean when the cake is done.
  • Cool on a rack for 10 minutes and then carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate.
  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese and butter. Beat until fluffy.
  • Beat in the confectioners' sugar, a little at a time.
  • Add about 1 tablespoon of milk and the vanilla. Beat, adding more milk if needed for a fluffy spreading consistency.
  • Frost the top and sides of the cake and then sprinkle the top with chopped walnuts, if desired.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 kcal, Carbohydrate 90 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 548 mg, Sugar 67 g, Fat 26 g, ServingSize 8 to 12 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE AND HONEY FROSTING



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This super-simple cake, which requires one bowl and one cake pan, comes from Julia Turshen's cookbook "Now & Again," and it's so easy to make you find yourself doing so often, especially throughout the fall when apples are on your mind. (It'd be especially great for Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, or for novice or time-pressed Thanksgiving bakers.) The cake's texture and appeal are similar to those of banana bread; if you like, you can stir a large handful or two of raisins, nuts or both into the batter just before you scrape it into the pan. And although you can use homemade applesauce for this, know that store-bought is just fine.

Provided by Julia Turshen

Categories     easy, snack, cakes, dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups/255 grams all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup/100 grams sugar
1/2 cup/120 milliliters buttermilk or plain yogurt
1 1/2 cups/400 grams unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup/80 milliliters canola or other neutral oil
6 ounces/170 grams cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 cup/60 milliliters honey
Pinch of kosher salt

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray the bottom and sides of a 9-inch round cake pan with baking spray and line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, salt and baking soda. Add the eggs, sugar, buttermilk, applesauce and oil and whisk gently just until everything is combined. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the batter into the prepared pan and then smooth the surface so it is even.
  • Bake the cake until it is just barely firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Set the cake aside on a wire rack to cool to room temperature.
  • Use a dinner knife to loosen the edges of the cake from the pan sides and then invert it onto a work surface. Peel off and discard the parchment. Invert the cake one more time onto a serving platter.
  • Make the frosting: In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, honey and salt and whisk together aggressively until the cream cheese is slightly aerated (you can also do this with a handheld electric mixer or in a stand mixer).
  • Spread the frosting over the top of the cake and don't worry too much about making this perfect. A not-too-perfect cake is so much better than a perfect cake. Cut into wedges and serve. Leftovers can be wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 326, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 335 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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

FIRST PRIZE APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING



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This is a sinfully sweet and rich cake! It's a little time-consuming, but so worth it. Prep time is an estimate.

Provided by Whisper

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 9x13 pan

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups sifted flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup salad oil
2 cups sugar
3 cups unsweetened applesauce, heated
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, soda, salt, spices and cocoa.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine oil and sugar.
  • Beat until well blended.
  • Stir in hot applesauce and blend thoroughly.
  • Add dry ingredients, blending well.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Turn batter into well greased and floured 9" x 13" pan.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes; then reduce temperature to 375 degrees and bake about 15 minutes longer.
  • Cool completely.
  • Caramel Frosting:
  • Melt 1/2 c butter in sauce pan over low heat.
  • Stir in 1 c brown sugar, firmly packed, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil hard for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in 1/4 c milk.
  • Return pan to heat and bring to a full boil.
  • Remove from heat; cool to lukewarm.
  • Stir in 2 c confectioner's sugar, and beat until smooth.
  • If frosting is too thick, beat in a little milk.

OLIVIA WALTON'S APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH WHISKEY FROSTING



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This cake is special...especially for Christmas (like the Waltons, anyone remember?), any holiday or dinner party. Glad I found this recipe again.

Provided by Debster

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 pinch salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups white raisins or 2 cups light raisins (can use dark if prefer)
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 (16 ounce) jar applesauce
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon heavy cream or 1 tablespoon milk
1 lb confectioners' sugar
1 pinch salt
3 -4 tablespoons Bourbon (to taste)

Steps:

  • Sift flour with soda, spices, and salt.
  • Combine nuts and raisins in bowl and stir in 1/2 cup of the flour mixture.
  • Cream butter in another bowl until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each.
  • Alternately add flour mixture and applesauce, beginning and ending with the flour.
  • Stir in raisin mixture.
  • Spoon into greased 10-inch tube or bundt pan.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes (or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean).
  • Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then remove from pan and finish cooling on wire rack.
  • Spread with Frosting.
  • Cover until ready to serve.
  • Whiskey Frosting: Stir together butter and cream, beat in 1 cup of the sugar.
  • Blend in remaining sugar and the bourbon until proper spreading consistency.
  • Makes enough frosting to cover a 10-inch tube pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1062.6, Fat 41.4, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 131.7, Sodium 441.1, Carbohydrate 166.1, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 102.8, Protein 11.1

APPLESAUCE CAKE II



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This cake recipe makes a frosted applesauce spice cake with a lemon-flavored frosting.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Apple Desserts

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 ½ cups cake flour
2 cups white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 ½ cups applesauce
½ cup water
½ cup shortening
2 eggs
1 cup raisins
½ cup chopped almonds
2 egg whites
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch pan.
  • Beat flour, white sugar, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, applesauce, water, shortening, 2 eggs, raisins, and 1/2 cup chopped almonds with a mixer on low, scraping the bowl constantly, 30 seconds. Beat on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 3 minutes. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 60-65 minutes.
  • To Make Frosting: Just before cake is removed from the oven, beat egg whites until foamy. Beat brown sugar and lemon juice gradually into egg whites until stiff. Carefully spread over HOT cake. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) until brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 165.1 mg, Sugar 30.9 g

Tips:

  • To ensure a moist and fluffy cake, make sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together before adding them to the wet ingredients. This will help to incorporate the dry ingredients evenly and prevent lumps.
  • Mix the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients alternately, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. This will help to prevent the batter from becoming too thin or runny.
  • Fold in the applesauce gently until just combined. Overmixing will result in a tough and dense cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven at the specified temperature. Do not open the oven door during baking, as this can cause the cake to fall.
  • Once the cake is done baking, let it cool completely before frosting. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • For a smooth and creamy frosting, make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before beating them together.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar to the butter and cream cheese mixture, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the frosting from becoming too thick or gritty.
  • Once the frosting is smooth and creamy, spread it over the cooled cake. You can use a knife, a spatula, or a piping bag to create different designs.

Conclusion:

Applesauce cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized with different flavors and toppings. With the tips and tricks provided in this article, you can easily create a delicious and beautiful applesauce cake that will be enjoyed by everyone.

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