Iowa Applesauce Cake Recipe

Name: Iowa Applesauce Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or margarine; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup brown sugar packed; 1 each eggs; 2 cups flour, all-purpose; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground; 1/2 teaspoon cloves ground; 1 1/2 cups applesauce; 1 cup raisins, seedless; 1/2 cup walnuts chopped; 6 ounces cream cheese softened; 1/2 cup butter softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar packed
1 each eggs
2 cups flour, all-purpose
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1/2 teaspoon cloves ground
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 cup raisins, seedless
1/2 cup walnuts chopped
6 ounces cream cheese softened
1/2 cup butter softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted

1
Cake: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, margarine or shortening for 30 seconds.
2
Add the sugars and egg; beat until combined.
3
Stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices.
4
Add flour mixture alternately with applesauce to butter mixture.
5
Stir in raisins and nuts.
6
Pour batter into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan, spreading evenly.
7
Bake in a 350F (180C) F oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
8
Cool in pan on wire rack.
9
Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat together cream cheese, butter or margarine and vanilla until light and fluffy.
10
Gradually beat in powdered sugar.
11
Bean in powdered sugar to make a spreadable frosting.
12
Note= For a decorated finish, set a doily lightly on the frosted cake and sprinkle lightly with a mixture of cinnamon and nutmeg.
13
Carefully remove the doily.

1554

kcal

Calories

Fat

218

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup brown sugar packed, 1 each eggs, and more.

Yes, Iowa Applesauce Cake 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.

Iowa Applesauce Cake

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