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


 

This old-fashioned applesauce cake is incredibly moist, warmly spiced, and topped with a luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting—perfect for fall, holidays, or anytime you crave a comforting dessert!

✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Super moist – Thanks to applesauce (no dry cake here!)
✅ Easy to make – One-bowl batter, no mixer needed
✅ Creamy-spiced frosting – The perfect pairing
✅ Great for gifting – Stays fresh for days

📝 Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg

  • 1/4 tsp cloves

  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce

  • 1 cup sugar (or brown sugar for deeper flavor)

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup raisins or chopped walnuts (optional)

For the Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 2 cups powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions