Applesauce Cake Cinnamon Frosting (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Batter
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3 cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease and flour an 8x8-inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the applesauce and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, beating until light and fluffy.
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Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cinnamon cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Slice and serve.