Applesauce Cake With Caramel Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Applesauce Cake With Caramel Sauce

• All Purpose Flour
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Unsalted Butter
• Light Brown Sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• Unsweetened Applesauce
• 1 cup store-bought caramel sauce or homemade (recipe not included)

How to Make Applesauce Cake With Caramel Sauce

1. Coat your slow cooker bowl generously with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Place a large sheet of heavy-duty nonstick foil in the bottom of the slow cooker, allowing the ends to extend over the sides for easy lifting.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer on high speed for 1 minute, until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then scrape down the sides of the bowl.
6. Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually beat in the buttermilk until just combined.
7. Stir in the applesauce until evenly distributed.
8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
9. Carefully pour the batter into the prepared slow cooker.
10. Drape a clean kitchen towel over the slow cooker lid to help create a moist environment during cooking.
11. Cook on high for 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 hours, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
12. Carefully lift the cake out of the slow cooker using the foil handles.
13. Let the cake cool slightly before slicing and serving.
14. Garnish with caramel sauce, whipped cream, and pecans, if desired.