Makeover Two-Tone Spice Cake Recipe

Name: Makeover Two-Tone Spice Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1-3/4 cups cake flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1-3/4 cups cake flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon butter

1
Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper. Coat pans with cooking spray and sprinkle with flour; set aside.
2
In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce.
3
Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, allspice and nutmeg. Add to the butter mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Stir in nuts. Spread into prepared pans.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
5
For frosting, in a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Place one cake layer on a serving platter; top with half of the frosting. Repeat layers.
6
In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool for 2 minutes; drizzle over cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

1551

kcal

Calories

Fat

258

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, softened, 2/3 cup packed brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, and more.

Yes, Makeover Two-Tone Spice 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.

Makeover Two-Tone Spice Cake

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