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.

rebecca black
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and I got lots of compliments on it. I will definitely be making it again.


Amaan khan
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. They said it was the best cake they've ever had.


Prakash Senchuri
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I'm not a big fan of applesauce cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the caramel frosting was divine.


Nawab Nawab arzoo
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautiful. The applesauce made it moist and the caramel frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


M. Usman
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and I sold out of cakes in no time.


Md Jafar Iqbal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great. It was moist and flavorful, and the caramel frosting was the perfect complement.


Christina Perisee
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the caramel frosting was delicious.


Anas Saoui
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


Md Aloddin
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. The caramel frosting was especially popular.


Linah Tshepang
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a winner. It's moist, flavorful, and the caramel frosting is to die for. I highly recommend it!


M Irfan Ge Sona
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This cake was easy to make and turned out perfect. The applesauce made it moist and the caramel frosting was delicious. I will definitely make this again.


Nancy Greenberg
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The applesauce made the cake so moist and the caramel frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


straight pipe everything
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This applesauce cake with caramel frosting was a hit! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


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