Lower Sugar Applesauce Cake Recipe

Name: Lower Sugar Applesauce Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ginger; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 cup butter; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup 2% low-fat milk; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 2 eggs; 1 cup applesauce; 1/3 cup butter; 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 teaspoon vinegar
2 eggs
1 cup applesauce
1/3 cup butter
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Combine flour, spices, and leveling ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.
2
Combine 1/2 cup butter and sugar in another bowl. Beat until combined. Add eggs 1 at a time beating well after each addition.
3
Add in the applesauce,milk, and vinegar to the butter mixture and mix well.
4
Fold the wet mixture into the dry incorporating well.
5
Spread out into a greased 13x9 cake pan and bake for 35 minutes at 350u00b0F
6
When cake is cool make the frosting. In a saucepan melt the 1/3 cup of butter. Watch until it begins to brown, once a nutty color remove from heat and pour into a bowl.
7
Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla and beat until smooth. Spread on top of cake and serve.

1116

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Lower Sugar 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.

Lower Sugar Applesauce Cake

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