Ingredients for Applesauce Carrot Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- (not used in this recipe, baking soda is used instead)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
- (not used, 1/2 cup softened margarine is used instead)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened margarine
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How to Make Applesauce Carrot Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon ground allspice, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Add 1 cup unsweetened applesauce and ½ cup (1 stick) softened margarine to the dry ingredients.
- Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add 4 large eggs one at a time, beating for 2 minutes after each addition.
- Stir in 2 cups grated carrots and 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- For the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), 3 cups powdered sugar, and ½ cup unsweetened applesauce until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the cooled cake and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
223g
Fat
54g
Carbs
31g
