Wacky Applesauce Cake With Ms. Humble’S Whipped Cre

Name: Wacky Applesauce Cake With Ms. Humble’S Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE:; 1-1/3 cup Plus 2 Tablespoons, All-purpose Flour; 1 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar; 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Grated Nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/2 cups (generous) Raisins; 1/2 cups Pecans, Finely Chopped; 1/3 cups Vegetable Oil; 1/2 cups Water; 1/2 cups Unsweetened Applesauce; 1/2 teaspoons Caramel Extract; 1 Tablespoon White Vinegar; FOR THE FROSTING:; 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened; 6 Tablespoons Confectioners Sugar; 1/4 teaspoons Clear Vanilla Extract (regular Vanilla Can Be Substituted); 1/4 cups Heavy Cream

Servings: persons

FOR THE CAKE:
1-1/3 cup Plus 2 Tablespoons, All-purpose Flour
1 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons Freshly Grated Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 cups (generous) Raisins
1/2 cups Pecans, Finely Chopped
1/3 cups Vegetable Oil
1/2 cups Water
1/2 cups Unsweetened Applesauce
1/2 teaspoons Caramel Extract
1 Tablespoon White Vinegar
FOR THE FROSTING:
4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
6 Tablespoons Confectioners Sugar
1/4 teaspoons Clear Vanilla Extract (regular Vanilla Can Be Substituted)
1/4 cups Heavy Cream

1
Preheat the oven to 350 F. I use an 8x8-inch glass baking dish for this cake. The cake is usually served directly from the pan. If you want to remove it after it's cooked, line the bottom of the pan with waxed paper or parchment paper, allowing the paper to hang over the sides of the pan.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking soda, raisins and chopped pecans until well mixed.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, water, applesauce, caramel extract and vinegar.
4
Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined but do not over mix.
5
Immediately pour the batter into the baking dish. Bake at 350 F for 35-45 minutes or until a pick inserted in the center comes out clean. I found that these cakes usually take 40-45 minutes in my oven. Place the pan on a wire rack and let the cake cool completely before frosting.
6
For the frosting, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla on medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
7
In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream to almost stiff peaks. Add the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and beat briefly to combine, scraping down the sides of the bowl to make sure all of the ingredients are mixed. Do not over beat.
8
Frost the top of the cooled cake. Store the cake in the refrigerator. Makes 9 servings.
9
The cake recipe is adapted from a recipe on Recipe Link and the frosting is adapted from the Not So Humble Pie blog.

827

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: FOR THE CAKE:, 1-1/3 cup Plus 2 Tablespoons, All-purpose Flour, 1 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar, 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Wacky Applesauce Cake With Ms. Humble’S Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting 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.

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Wacky Applesauce Cake With Ms. Humble’S Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

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