This cake is very moist and made with applesauce rather than oil. I made it one day and it was gone the next..ENJOY! I must admit I didn't make the frosting I just put Cool Whip on mine along with some of the strawberries in the syrup.
Provided by Janet W
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Lightly mist a 12-cup Bundt plan with vegetable oil spray, then dust with flour.
- Shake out the excess flour.
- Set the pan aside.
- Place the cake mix, strawberry puree, applesauce and the eggs in a large mixing bowl.
- Blend with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute.
- Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
- Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat 2 minutes more, scraping the sides down again if needed.
- The batter should look well combined and thickened.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it out with the rubber spatula.
- Place pan in oven.
- Bake the cake until it is light brown and springs back when lightly pressed with your finger, 30-35 minutes.
- Remove the pan from oven place it on a wire rack to cool for 20 minutes.
- Run a long, sharp knife around the edge of the cake and invert it onto a serving platter to cool completely, 20 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, prepare the frosting.
- Place the neufchatel cheese and the strawberry preserves in a medium size mixing bowl.
- Blend with an electric mixer on low speed until just combined, 30 seconds.
- Stop the machine, scape down the sides of the bowl with the rubber spatula, and add the confectioner's sugar and red food coloring, if desired.
- Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat until fluffy, 1 minute more.
- Spread the frosting over top and sides of the cooled cake with clean, smooth strokes, Slice and serve!
- ****Store this cake, covered in wax paper, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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mdjalajul islam
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter.
mahlet birhanu
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
SAMEER MAJEED
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm really happy with the results.
Rhm Rakibhasan
[email protected]This cake is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again.
Lizzi Smith
[email protected]I've never been a fan of applesauce cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!
Talab Hussain
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful, it's hard to believe it's also healthy.
Sippy The son
[email protected]I added a cup of chopped walnuts to the batter for extra flavor and texture.
Hanzala malik
[email protected]I made this cake gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and it turned out great.
Ngwako Mpholwane
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the strawberry-applesauce combination, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors work really well together.
Emerald Dawn (emeraldawn)
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just for a weekend treat.
Sano jit bahadur Tamang
[email protected]I love how easy this cake is to make. It's a great recipe for beginner bakers.
Joanna Reyes
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. The strawberry-applesauce combination is a perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Sonia Enaberue
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and the results are always impressive.
AAqib Balouch
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my last dinner party. Everyone raved about the moist texture and the delicious strawberry-applesauce flavor.