You need just one bowl and one pan while preparing this quick and delicious spice cake with applesauce and pecans.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups white sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups applesauce
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Sift flour, white sugar, soda, salt, baking powder, and spices into a large mixing bowl. Mix in 1/2 cup butter or margarine, buttermilk, and applesauce. Beat for 2 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed. Beat in eggs. Fold in 3/4 cup chopped nuts. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan.
Step 2
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes.
Step 3
Mix confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth. Melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat, and add 1 cup chopped pecans. Keep stirring until browned. Stir cooled pecans into cream cheese mixture. Frost the cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 18 | |
Calories 448 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat20g | 26% |
Saturated Fat9g | 43% |
Cholesterol55mg | 18% |
Sodium258mg | 11% |
Total Carbohydrate64g | 23% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars49g | |
Protein5g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 3% |
Calcium45mg | 3% |
Iron1mg | 8% |
Potassium118mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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