SPICY GINGER APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
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
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.
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Persayis Carpenter
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for apple desserts.
Sajib Das
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.
Sarmila Dhungana
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less sugar.
Alex Leland
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. My friends loved it!
Miguel Ayala
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of ginger and applesauce.
Shahzab Iqbal
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it. It was the perfect dessert for a fall gathering.
Jana&Hala's life
[email protected]This cake is a must-try! The ginger and applesauce give it a unique and delicious flavor.
Bila Qazi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfect. It was so moist and flavorful.
Asad Channa
[email protected]The cake was a little too spicy for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.
yiannis galan
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out so moist and flavorful. I loved the spicy ginger flavor.
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[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of applesauce cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The ginger and cream cheese frosting were the perfect combination.
PREM Don
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my dinner party! The ginger and applesauce gave it a unique and delicious flavor, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.