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Grammy's Applesauce Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Main Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 ounce pkg cream cheese at room temperature
6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
Directions:
INSTRUCTIONS


Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray an 8x8 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves and mix just until combined.

In another large bowl add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs, and using an electric mixer beat just until combined.

Add in the applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla and beat just until combined.

Gently add in the flour mixture and beat on low just until mixed.

Pour the batter into the baking pan and bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out of the center clean.

Remove the cake from the oven and let cool completely
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
15 Minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
My Grammy made this cake often through Fall and Winter. It was my most favorite cake she made.

 

 

 

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