Applesauce Cake with Cake Mix Recipe
Ingredients
- 15.3 ozyellow cake mix*)
(1 box
- 1 ½ cunsweetened applesauce
**
- 3 largeeggs
room temperature
- ¼ cvegetable oil
- ½ cbrown sugar
- 1 tbspground cinnamon
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- 3 tbspunsalted butter)
melted (⅜ stick
- 2 ½ cpowdered sugar
- ½ cunsalted butter)
slightly melted (1 stick
- ⅓ cbrown sugar
- 1 tsppure vanilla extract
- 1 tspground cinnamon
Directions
For the applesauce cake
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- 2
In a large bowl, using a whisk, beat the cake mix, unsweetened applesauce, eggs, and vegetable oil together until well mixed, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan. Set aside.
- 4
In a separate small bowl, stir the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter together until well mixed.
- 5
Use a spoon to place small scoops of this brown sugar mixture evenly around the top of the cake.
- 6
Use a table knife to swirl this brown sugar mixture into the cake batter until it looks well combined.
- 7
Place cake in oven and bake for 26-27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. The top of the cake should look lightly brown.
- 8
Let cake cool completely before frosting.
For the cinnamon brown sugar frosting
- 1
In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat (on high) the powdered sugar, butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon together until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Use a spatula to evenly coat top of cake with frosting.
- 3
Slice cake and serve.
Applesauce Cake with Cake Mix Recipe
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About this Recipe
Indulge in the Ultimate Easy Applesauce Cake with Cake Mix
Get ready to discover your new favorite fall dessert! This Applesauce Cake with Cake Mix recipe is an absolute dream come true for anyone craving a slice of homemade goodness without the fuss. We're talking about a super moist applesauce cake that's bursting with rich apple flavor and infused with the quintessential warm spices of autumn. Forget complicated baking; this easy applesauce cake recipe uses a simple yellow cake mix as its secret weapon, transforming it into a best old fashioned applesauce cake experience that tastes anything but semi-homemade.
What makes this particular applesauce cake recipe stand out? It's the perfect harmony of convenience and delectable taste. By starting with a humble cake mix, we cut down on prep time significantly, allowing you to whip up this delightful dessert in just 10 minutes. The addition of generous amounts of unsweetened applesauce, room temperature eggs, and a touch of brown sugar ensures every bite is incredibly tender and moist. The star of the show, beyond the applesauce itself, is the generous amount of ground cinnamon that brings that cozy, nostalgic spice you expect from a classic fall treat.
Tips for Your Perfect Applesauce Cake
- Spice It Up: While cinnamon is key, feel free to add a pinch of ground nutmeg or cloves for an even deeper spice profile, enhancing that old fashioned applesauce cake taste.
- Add-Ins Welcome: For extra texture and flavor, fold in ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter before baking. Golden raisins or dried cranberries would also be a fantastic addition.
- Serving Suggestions: This easy applesauce cake is wonderful on its own, but it truly shines when served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce. The accompanying brown sugar cinnamon buttercream frosting takes it over the top!
This Applesauce Cake with Cake Mix is more than just a dessert; it's a comforting hug in cake form, perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or simply a cozy evening treat. You'll love how effortlessly you can achieve bakery-quality results with this delightful applesauce cake recipe.