Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting – Moist & Cozy! 🍏🍰


 

1️⃣ Make the Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan or two 9-inch rounds.

  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and spices in a bowl.

  3. In another bowl, mix applesauce, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla.

  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stir in raisins/nuts if using.

  5. Pour into pan, bake 30-35 mins (or until a toothpick comes out clean).

2️⃣ Make the Frosting

  1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.

  2. Add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, beat until fluffy.

3️⃣ Frost & Serve!

  • Let cake cool completely before frosting.

  • Dust with extra cinnamon for pretty presentation.

🔥 Pro Tips

🔹 Use homemade applesauce – For extra flavor (or chunky-style for texture).
🔹 Don’t overmix – Stir until just combined for a tender crumb.
🔹 Toast nuts – Enhances their flavor.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

  • With coffee or tea – Perfect afternoon treat

  • Holiday dessert – Top with caramel drizzle

  • Brunch addition – Serve with spiced cider

🔄 Delicious Variations

  • Carrot-apple – Add 1 cup grated carrots

  • Maple frosting – Replace vanilla with maple extract

  • Vegan version – Use flax eggs and dairy-free cream cheese

📦 Storage Tips

  • Fridge: 5 days (covered).

  • Freeze: Unfrosted cake 3 months (thaw before frosting).

Final Verdict: Taste Like Autumn! 🍂

This spiced, moist cake with silky cinnamon frosting is comfort food at its finest—simple, nostalgic, and utterly delicious.