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Applesauce cake slice with cream cheese frosting on a white plate
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4.80 from 11 votes

Applesauce Cake

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 16 slices

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice. Make a well in the center and set aside.
  • In another large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the well in the dry ingredients. Gently fold until no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.
  • For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then whip on high speed until light and fluffy.
  • Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Slice and serve.

Notes

Use unsweetened applesauce for best results. The cake must cool completely before frosting. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can freeze unfrosted cake for up to 3 months.