Grandma's Applesauce Cake

Steps

1. 1

   Cream together two sticks of softened butter (or margarine) and the regular sugar until well combined. Do not use a microwave to soften the butter.

2. 2

   Add the eggs to the butter mixture and mix again until incorporated.

3. 3

   Sift the flour. Add it to the creamed mixture one cup at a time, mixing thoroughly between each addition.

4. 4

   Add the baking soda and cinnamon to the batter and mix again.

5. 5

   Add the chunky applesauce and cold coffee to the mix bit by bit, stirring well between portions.

6. 6

   Grease and sugar your baking pan (use sugar instead of flour to coat the pan).

7. 7

   Bake at 350°F (180 °C) (175°C (350 °F)) for 35 minutes.

   Start 35-minute timer
8. 8

   While the cake is baking, prepare the icing by beating together the 8 oz brick of cream cheese and the remaining stick of butter until smooth and creamy.

9. 9

   Add in the vanilla and powdered sugar as needed, beating until a thick and spreadable consistency is achieved.

10. 10

    Let the cake cool for a bit before applying the icing, then serve.