Recipe: Applesauce Caramel Cake
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
Description: Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with this scrumptious Applesauce Caramel Cake. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any occasion, this moist and flavorful cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The combination of applesauce, warm spices, and gooey caramel frosting creates a heavenly dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Low Protein, Thanksgiving, < 60 Mins, Oven
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 667.1
- Fat Content: 24g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 41.7mg
- Sodium Content: 348.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 112.4g
- Fiber Content: 2.8g
- Sugar Content: 77.4g
- Protein Content: 5.8g
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | cup sugar |
| 1/2 | cup shortening |
| 1 | egg |
| 1 3/4 | cups flour |
| 1/4 | tsp salt |
| 1 | tsp baking soda |
| 1 | tsp cinnamon |
| 1/2 | tsp ground cloves |
| 1 | cup unsweetened applesauce |
| 1 | cup raisins |
| 1/2 | cup brown sugar |
| 3/4 | cup white sugar |
| 3/4 | cup corn syrup |
| 1/4 | cup water |
| 1/4 | cup butter |
| 1/2 | tsp vanilla extract |
Instructions:
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Cream sugar and shortening: In a mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
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Add egg and beat well: Add the egg to the creamed mixture and beat well until fully incorporated.
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Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and ground cloves.
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Alternate addition: Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the applesauce, mixing well after each addition.
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Incorporate raisins and nuts: Stir in the raisins and nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Bake: Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch square cake pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Prepare frosting: In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, white sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage on a candy thermometer.
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Remove from heat: Remove the caramel mixture from heat and pour it over the butter in a separate bowl.
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Beat until smooth: Beat the mixture until smooth and creamy, then add the vanilla extract and continue to beat until well combined.
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Frost the cake: Pour the warm caramel frosting over the cake while it’s still warm, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
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Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy slices of this heavenly Applesauce Caramel Cake with a cup of hot tea or coffee for a delightful dessert experience.
This recipe yields a moist and flavorful cake that’s perfect for any occasion. The warm spices combined with the gooey caramel frosting create a truly indulgent treat that will have everyone asking for seconds. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving or simply craving a delicious dessert, this Applesauce Caramel Cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Try it out and share the joy of homemade goodness with your loved ones!
