Applesauce Cake With Caramel Frosting Recipe

Name: Applesauce Cake With Caramel Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 cups applesauce; 1 (15 ounce) package raisins; 1 cup pecans, chopped; Frosting; 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/4 cup butter; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup milk; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

Cake
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups applesauce
1 (15 ounce) package raisins
1 cup pecans, chopped
Frosting
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1
Cake:
2
Cream the butter (1 cup) for the cake; gradually add 2 cups sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3
Combine flour and next 6 cake ingredients in a bowl. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the applesauce, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix after each addition,
4
Stir in raisins and pecans.
5
Pour batter into a greased and floured 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Bake at 325 degrees for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
6
Frosting:
7
Combine the brown sugar, butter, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
8
Add milk; cook over low heat 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and let cool.
9
Add powdered sugar, and beat with a wooden spoon to spreading consistency.

2076

kcal

Calories

Fat

314

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Applesauce Cake With Caramel 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 Caramel Frosting

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