Cake
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1-1/2 cups brown sugar (packed)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1-1/2 cups Our Family Garden, Cinnamon Applesauce
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Directions
Sift the dry ingredients into a medium sized bowl and set aside.
In a medium bowl, with hand or stand mixer, cream the butter with the brown sugar until light and fluffy, making sure to scrape down the sides.
Beat in the eggs and the vanilla.
Add the applesauce and mix until incorporated.
Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder , and buttermilk and mix until combined and smooth.
Pour the batter into a lightly sprayed 9 x 13 baking pan and spread evenly with the back of a spoon or spatula.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
Cool completely.
While you are waiting for the cake to cool, you can start making the frosting.
Spread the frosting on top of the cake before cutting
Frosting
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2-1/4 cups confectioner sugar
In a medium sized saucepan, melt the butter with the brown sugar and vanilla over medium heat, stirring at all times.
Bring to a low boil and slowly add the heavy cream while continuing to whisk together.
Continue whisking while it simmers for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
Add the confectioner’s sugar and whisk until thick & smooth.
