Grandma's Applesauce Cake

Ingredients

• 2 stick butter (softened, not microwaved; for the cake)
• 2 cup sugar (regular granulated)
• 2 eggs
• 3 cup flour (sifted)
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 cup chunky applesauce
• 1 cup cold coffee
• 8 oz cream cheese (one brick)
• 1 stick butter (for the icing)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3 cup powdered sugar (plus more if needed for consistency)

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 (175°C) for 35 minutes.

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.

Notes

Grease the pan with sugar instead of flour for a better crust. This recipe is a favorite for Thanksgiving and was shared in memory of Kathleen Turner.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cake
• applesauce
• cinnamon
• cream cheese frosting
• baking
• fantasy inspired