Special Frosted Applesauce Cake Recipe

Name: Special Frosted Applesauce Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 cup thick, unsweetened applesauce; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup raisins; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 1 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup thick, unsweetened applesauce
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup raisins
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8 inch square pan with parchment paper.
2
Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves. Set aside.
3
Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy, add eggs and beat well. Fold in applesauce and flour mixture. Mix well. Fold in raisins.
4
Pour batter into a parchment-lined 8 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature before frosting.
5
Frosting Instructions: In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, white sugar, corn sugar and whipping cream. Cook, covered, over low heat 2 to 3 minutes to dissolve sugar crystals. Uncover and cook to soft ball stage (240 degrees F/ 115 degrees C).
6
Cool to lukewarm, then beat to a spreading consistency and spread over cake.

1370

kcal

Calories

Fat

292

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 1 1/2 cups white sugar, 2 eggs, beaten, 1 cup thick, unsweetened applesauce, and more.

Yes, Special Frosted 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.

Special Frosted Applesauce Cake

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