Applesauce Raisin Cake

Name: Applesauce Raisin Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup raisins; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 tablespoon cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup applesauce; 2 large eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten; 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon lime juice, or lemon juice; Milk, or cream, as needed, optional

A classic moist applesauce raisin cake, simple to prepare and topped with a creamy cheese frosting.

⭐ 4.1 (42 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 35 minTotal: 55 minYields: 16 servings

Category Tags:

Dessert Cake

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Steep raisins in hot water for 15 minutes until plump, then drain.
Line a 9x13-inch pan with nonstick foil.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and allspice.
Create a well, then add oil, applesauce, and eggs, mixing thoroughly.
Fold in the plumped raisins.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Cool cake to room temperature.
For the frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth.
Incorporate vanilla extract and confectioners' sugar.
Blend in lime juice, adding milk or cream if needed to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency.
Spread frosting onto the cooled cake, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 358 kcal

Carbohydrate: 60 g

Cholesterol: 38 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 4 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Sodium: 306 mg

Sugar: 44 g

Fat: 13 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g