My Mom's Apple Sauce Cake

Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of my mom's apple sauce cake. This recipe creates a moist and flavorful cake filled with the goodness of applesauce, warm spices, and a delicious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Mix in the applesauce and buttermilk until well combined.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. While the cake is cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
10. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined and smooth.
11. Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
12. Slice and serve the delicious apple sauce cake. Enjoy!

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