Ingredients
– Unsalted butter for the pan
– 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for the pan
– 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
– 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
– 1 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
– 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
– 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
– 2/3 cup vegetable oil
– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
– 1/3 cup heavy cream plus more as needed
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into chunks
– 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
– 3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar plus more as needed
Instructions
1-First, preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 12-cup Bundt pan by buttering and flouring it.
2-In a medium bowl, sift together the dry ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice.
3-Next, in a large bowl or stand mixer, beat 2 large eggs with 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar until they turn light and airy.
4-Then, mix in 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce, 2/3 cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract until smooth.
5-Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix, and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
6-Bake for about 45 minutes or until a tester comes out clean, then cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
7-For the glaze, combine 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/3 cup heavy cream, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into chunks, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a saucepan.
8-Bring to a boil while stirring, boil for one minute, cool slightly, and whisk in 3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar until pourable.
9-Pour over the cooled cake and let it set.
Last Step:
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🍏 Homemade applesauce gives best flavor, but store-bought works well.
🍮 Pour glaze on completely cooled cake to avoid cracking.
🎂 For best presentation, glaze the cake on the serving plate to prevent transfer cracks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
