Applesauce Cake with Butter Frosting Recipe

Name: Applesauce Cake with Butter Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cup flour; 2 cups sugar; 1-1/2 tsp. baking soda; 3/4 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1/2 tsp. allspice; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1-1/2 cup applesauce; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup water; 1 egg; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup light raisins; 1/4 cup butter; 1-1/2 cup powdered sugar; 2 tbsp. milk; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1-1/2 cup powdered sugar; Additional milk, as needed

Servings: persons

2-1/2 cup flour
2 cups sugar
1-1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. salt
1-1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup water
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup light raisins
1/4 cup butter
1-1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1-1/2 cup powdered sugar
Additional milk, as needed

1
Stir dry ingredients together.
2
Add applesauce, shortening, water and egg.
3
Beat on low until combined.
4
Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.
5
Stir in nuts and raisins.
6
Pour into a 13x9-inch pan greased only on bottom.
7
Bake at 350F for about 40 minutes.
8
Cool in pan and frost.
9
Beat frosting ingredients in order given.

1019

kcal

Calories

Fat

195

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-1/2 cup flour, 2 cups sugar, 1-1/2 tsp. baking soda, 3/4 tsp. cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Applesauce Cake with Butter Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Applesauce Cake with Butter Frosting

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