Guinness Applesauce Cake With Lemon Icing Recipe

Name: Guinness Applesauce Cake With Lemon Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup unsweetened applesauce; 3/4 cup light brown sugar; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup Guinness stout; 1/2 cup golden raisin; 1/2 cup dates, chopped; 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped; Lemon Icing; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 juice and grated lemon, zest of; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; lemon slice (optional)

Servings: persons

Cake
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup Guinness stout
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup dates, chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Lemon Icing
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 juice and grated lemon, zest of
1 cup confectioners' sugar
lemon slice (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F or 175u00b0C. Grease an 8-inch square pan and line it with wax paper.
2
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cloves, and cinnamon. Set aside. In a second large bowl, stir together the applesauce, brown sugar, oil, and stout. Mix thoroughly. Add the flour mixture, a little at a time, beating well after each addition.
3
Stir in the raisins, dates, and walnuts.
4
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Invert the pan onto a plate, remove the wax paper, and set the cake upright to cool completely.
5
To make the icing:
6
In a large bowl, combine the butter and lemon zest. Sift the sugar into the butter and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir in enough lemon juice to make the icing soft enough to spread easily.
7
Spread the icing on top of the cake and smooth the surface with an offset spatula or knife dipped in warm water. Decorate the top with lemon slices, if desired.

1147

kcal

Calories

Fat

145

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Guinness Applesauce Cake With Lemon Icing 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.

Guinness Applesauce Cake With Lemon Icing

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