Applesauce Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
A moist, spiced applesauce cake swirled under a creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Perfect for cozy gatherings or special occasions with a tender texture and balanced warmth.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9x13 inch pan
- Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl
- Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract
- Alternate adding dry mix and applesauce to the wet ingredients
- Fold in walnuts (optional)
- Bake 40-45 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean
- Let cool, then frost with cinnamon cream cheese frosting
Notes
Cool cake completely before frosting
Optional: Add 1/2 cup chocolate chips instead of walnuts for variation
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days
Optional: Add 1/2 cup chocolate chips instead of walnuts for variation
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days