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Super Moist Spice Cake
Warmly spiced cake loaded with applesauce and shredded fruit, crowned with creamy frosting for irresistible moisture in every bite.
★★★★☆
(117 reviews on Sally's Baking)
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Prep time45 min
Bake time50 min
Total time5 hr
Makes12
Ingredients
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2 and 1/2 cups (313g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
2
2 teaspoons baking powder
3
1 teaspoon baking soda
4
1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil
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1 and 3/4 cup (350g) packed light or dark brown sugar
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1 cup (240g) unsweetened applesauce
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4 large eggs
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 cup (150g) shredded apple (or shredded carrot/zucchini)
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optional: 1 Tablespoon (21g) unsulphured or dark molasses (not blackstrap; I prefer Grandma’s brand)
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1/4 cup (4 Tbsp; 56g) unsalted butter, cut into 4 slices
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8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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2 and 1/2 cups (300g) confectioners’ sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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pinch of salt
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optional, for garnish: sprinkle of ground cinnamon or nutmeg
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