Applesauce Cake

Serves: 10 Save

Ingredients (26)

  • FOR THE APPLESAUCE CAKE:
  • ¾ cup golden raisins
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon*
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 3/4 cup pecans or walnuts
  • FOR THE FROSTING:
  • 5 ounces cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon bourbon
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Directions

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