Holly's Spiced Applesauce Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Holly's Spiced Applesauce Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 38 min
Total time: 58 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Not specified in recipe; 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 3 cups powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon baking powder

Indulge in these incredibly moist and dense apple bars, a family favorite! Bursting with the warm flavors of cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves, these bars are made with homemade applesauce and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for fall baking and guaranteed to become a new family tradition. Baked in a half sheet pan for easy slicing and sharing.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 38 mins

Calories 650.3 kcal

Protein 11g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

Holly's Spiced Applesauce Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Holly's Spiced Applesauce Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting

Not specified in recipe
1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 cups powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon baking powder

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How to Make Holly's Spiced Applesauce Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a half sheet pan (approximately 13x18 inches).
In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 30-38 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bars cool completely in the pan before frosting.
For the frosting: Beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Spread evenly over the cooled bars.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving to allow the frosting to set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

249g

Fat

61g

Carbs

32g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American For Large Groups Desserts Fruit American Oven Easy Fall Kid Friendly Vegetarian Cakes Cookies And Brownies Bar Cookies Dietary Seasonal Comfort Food Apples Brunch Taste Mood Sweet Equipment Number Of Servings