Ingredients

3/4 cup butter , softened
1 1/2 cups brown sugar , packed
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup butter
2/3 cup brown sugar , packed
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups icing sugar , sifted
Applesauce Spice Cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for Fall and Winter. This cake is packed with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg, which give it a cozy and comforting flavor. The addition of unsweetened applesauce makes it moist and adds a natural sweetness to the cake. The Brown Sugar Icing is the perfect finishing touch to this cake, it adds a slight caramel flavor and a nice contrast of texture. Serve this cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a hot cup of tea for the ultimate dessert experience.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2.In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg together.
4.Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with applesauce and buttermilk.
5.Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6.In a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, milk, and vanilla. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
7.Remove from heat, whisk in icing sugar until smooth. Drizzle over warm cake.

PROS

This cake is moist, flavorful, and easy to make.

The brown sugar icing adds a delicious touch to the cake.

CONS

This cake contains a lot of sugar and butter, which makes it high in calories and fat.

It may not be suitable for those on a strict diet or with dietary restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cake contains applesauce, which is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamins.
It may help with digestion, boost immunity, and regulate blood sugar levels.

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