Applesauce Cake Cinnamon Cream (Print Version)
Moist applesauce cake with cinnamon cream cheese frosting offers warm, sweet flavors in every bite.
# Ingredients:
Spiced Cake Base
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup whole milk, room temperature
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3 large eggs
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2 tbsp ground cinnamon
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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1 to 2 tbsp heavy cream, for desired consistency
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking pan.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined to maintain tender crumb.
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Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
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Beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Add heavy cream as needed to achieve a spreadable consistency.
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Generously spread or drizzle the frosting over the cooled cake. Optionally, dust with additional cinnamon before serving.
# Notes:
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Ensure all butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.