Soft, Moist Spiced Applesauce Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake
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2 1/4 cups (318 g) all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp baking powder
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3/4 tsp salt
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 tsp ground ginger
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1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
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1/4 tsp ground allspice
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3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
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1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 cups (490 g) unsweetened applesauce
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3/4 cup (175 ml) vegetable oil or canola oil
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1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Cream Cheese Frosting
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8 oz cream cheese, nearly at room temperature
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6 Tbsp (85 g) butter, soft
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3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice for 30 seconds. Make a well in the center and set aside.
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In another large mixing bowl, add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Using an electric hand mixer, beat on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, then blend until combined.
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Pour the wet mixture into the well in the dry mixture. Gently fold and stir until no streaks of flour remain. The batter will be lumpy.
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and wiggle the pan to level the batter. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a moist crumb.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack. For faster cooling, place it in the fridge.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric hand mixer with clean beaters, blend on low speed until combined. Increase speed to high and whip until light and fluffy. If needed, chill frosting in the freezer in 3-minute increments, stirring between intervals, until firm.
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Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake. Slice and serve.
# Notes:
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Cover and store the cake in the fridge. It can be served cold or at room temperature.