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Description
A moist and flavorful applesauce cake topped with a rich caramel glaze. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the caramel glaze: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup milk, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in applesauce and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- For the glaze: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Pour over cooled cake.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- This cake tastes even better the next day.
- Use room temperature eggs for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg