I saw this recipe on my friend JJ’s blog and immediate left a comment telling her I was making it. I was already in the mood for a good coffee cake, so seeing this recipe just hit the spot.
My mouth was watering before I stirred together the first ingredient. As always, JJ delivered in a big way. It’s a simple cake with such a full flavor. And ohmygoodness can we talk about how the caramel glaze takes it over the top?!
This one is a keeper. Make it. You’ll be so glad you did.
~Mavis
Spiced Applesauce Cake w/ Caramel Glaze
Ingredients
For the cake:
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
2/3 cup oil {I used canola}
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the glaze:
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup cream {I used 2% milk}
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour a standard size bundt pan {loaf pans or a springform pan can be used as well} and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl or stand mixer, beat together the eggs and sugars. Add the oil, applesauce, and vanilla and beat until combined. In a separate bowl, combine all the dry ingredients. Add wet and dry ingredients and stir to combine. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool completely {if taking out of the pan, cool for 10 minutes and then turn out onto cooling rack}.
While cake is baking, combine first 4 glaze ingredients in a sauce pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and continue the boil for one minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the powdered sugar. Let rest for a few minutes to thicken. Pour over cake and enjoy!
Mel says
I can’t wait to make this! We love your other applesauce cake, and I just made another batch of your applesauce last weekend, so I’m all set. I just have to wait until our holiday guests leave so that I don’t have to share. Ha!
Mavis Butterfield says
Mel, that is a smart idea! 😉
Rachel says
Yeah! I have your applesauce spice cake in the oven right now, but still have a few cups of homemade applesauce left to use up. I was looking for another recipe! Thanks!
Judy D in WA says
This cake is ready to take to Christmas dinner. It’s killing me, I want so bad to cut into it. Maybe I should for the general health of my family. 😉 Thanks for sharing!
Connie says
The applesauce cake looks yummy! Could you post your other applesauce cake recipe?
Thank you!
Mavis Butterfield says
Yes, here it is Connie: https://www.onehundreddollarsamonth.com/easy-apple-recipes-applesauce-spice-cake/
Connie says
Thank you Mavis!
Laura says
I was so excited to make this cake, was very disappointed that the middle sunk in, and the cake was gummy…had to throw it out. Glad we had other desserts for Thanksgiving.
Mavis Butterfield says
Hi Laura, I’ve made this several times and never had problem so I’m not sure what went wrong with your cake. I wish I could be more helpful.
Donna says
Do you really use black pepper in the cake?