Applesauce Spice Cake

Applesauce Spice Cake is the perfect cozy treat! It’s moist, full of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and has a subtle apple sweetness that makes it irresistible. Perfect for a fall dessert or snack!

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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk dry ingredients. In another bowl, beat wet ingredients. Combine wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until no dry flour.

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Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s). Bake for 30-40 minutes. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

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In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter. Beat in powdered sugar, vanilla, milk, and cinnamon. Once the cake is cooled, spread frosting over top. Slice and enjoy!

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