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Learn moreSoft fluffy applesauce cake with brown butter frosting.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 156 grams
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 cups granulated sugar 100 grams
- 1/2 cups brown sugar 110 grams
- 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, brown sugar, applesauce, melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until well-blended.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until no streaks of flour remain.
- Pour into prepared pan, and bake on the center rack for 33-36 minutes, until the edges of the cake just start to pull away from the sides of the pan. They’ll pull away further as it cools.
- Let it cool while you make the frosting.
Brown Butter Frosting
Ingredients
- 4 ounces unsalted butter 1 stick, 113 grams
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Preparation
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally until the foaming stops, and let it cook until it turns a golden brown color and smells nutty. Stir occasionally to prevent any burning.
- Pour the melted browned butter over the powdered sugar, and whisk to combine.
- Add the vanilla and salt. (If the frosting doesn’t come together, add a splash of milk or cream to thin it out).
- Frost the cooled cake, and slice it into 16 equal pieces.