Chocolate Applesauce Cake With Caramel Frosting Recipe

Name: Chocolate Applesauce Cake With Caramel Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups applesauce; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 4 teaspoons baking soda; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ cup butter; 1 cup packed brown sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup milk; 2 ½ cups powdered sugar (approximately)

Servings: persons

3 cups applesauce
1 cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
4 teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup milk
2 ½ cups powdered sugar (approximately)

1
To Prepare Cake: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Heat applesauce in microwave on High for 3 to 5 minutes or until hot.
3
Combine oil and sugar in mixer bowl.
4
Stir in hot applesauce Combine flour, cococa powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
5
Slowly add dry ingredients to mixer bowl, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
6
Pour batter into 2 (9-inch) greased and floured round cake pans.
7
Bake for 15 minutes.
8
Reduce oven temperature to 375^F.
9
Bake 15 minutes longer.
10
Cake layers with slightly crack on top.
11
Let cool in pans about 10 minutes.
12
Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
13
To Prepare Frosting: Heat butter, brown sugar and salt in saucepan until butter is melted.
14
Bring mixture to a rolling boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
15
Remove from heat; stir in milk.
16
Return to heat and bring to a boil; boil and stir 1 minute.
17
Remove from heat; let cool.
18
Stir in enough powdered sugar for spreading consistency.
19
When cake is cool, frost between layer and on top and sides.
20
Store in airtight container.

2086

kcal

Calories

Fat

328

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups applesauce, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 4 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Chocolate 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.

Chocolate Applesauce Cake With Caramel Frosting

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