Applesauce Cake

When the crisp Fall airs come blowing in, that means it’s time for apple and cinnamon! Applesauce cake is easy to make with our all-purpose flour and vanilla frosting mix.

Top 14 allergen free, gluten free and vegan.  And of course requires no eggs to bake!

Our carrot cake banana bread makes are a great breakfast, perfect mid-day snack and also a nice after meal treat too.

The first step to making this applesauce cake is to gather all your ingredients and supplies.

Applesauce Cake

Cake Ingredients Needed:

• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tbsp oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups Kate’s Safe & Sweet All-Purpose Flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp allspice

Cinnamon Frosting Ingredients Needed:

• 1 x Kate’s Safe and Sweet Frosting Mix
• 1/2 cup Butter of choice
• 1/4 cup Vegetable Shortening
• 1-2 tbsp Milk of choice
• 2 tsp Cinnamon

Tools Needed:

• Mixing bowl(s)
• Spatula
• Measuring spoons
• Measuring cups
• Cake pan (8″x8″ is what we used)
• Hand Mixer / Stand Mixer
• Offset Spatula or knife for frosting

Cake Instructions:

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.  Line bottom of cake pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
   2. In a large bowl, blend the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, and salt together. Set aside.
   3. In a separate bowl, combine applesauce, water, oil and vanilla extract together until smooth.  Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
   4. Pour combined wet ingredients into dry, and stir together to form the batter.
   5. Spread batter into prepared baking pan.
   6. Bake on middle rack for 18-20 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes clean.  
   7. Remove pan from oven and place on a wire rack.
   8. Allow cake to cool prior to frosting.

While cooling you can proceed to make the frosting.

Frosting Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer, or a stand mixer, combine the butter of choice with the shortening. Whip until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
2. Add the contents of the vanilla frosting mix and the cinnamon. Add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time. Whip again until the frosting is light and fluffy, adding a splash more of milk if needed.
3. Transfer to a piping bag and frost your cake or cupcakes.
4. Sprinkle top of your cake with ground cinnamon and sugar mixture if you’d like too!

Applesauce cake is best served within 3-4 days.  I recommend storing in the fridge to extend the shelf life.

The cake will taste even sweeter the next day!

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