APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH CARAMEL GLAZE

Applesauce Cake With Caramel Glaze image

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 28

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FOR THE CAKE
2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
1 teaspoon(s) ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground allspice
2 large eggs
1 cup(s) sugar
1/2 cup(s) light brown sugar
1 1/2 cup(s) unsweetened applesauce
2/3 cup(s) vegetable oil
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
FOR THE CARAMEL GLAZE
4 tablespoon(s) butter, cut into cubes
1/2 cup(s) packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup(s) heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
3/4-1 cup(s) sifted powdered sugar
FOR THE HOMEMADE APPLE SAUCE
3-4 pound(s) apple (6-8 apples. i used a combination of macintosh, grannysmiths and galas), peeled, cored and thinly sliced.
1/4 cup(s) brown sugar
1 - lemon zest and juice
1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon(s) all spice
1/22 teaspoon(s) salt
1 cup(s) water

Steps:

For applesauce: Combine all the ingredients in a large pot and bring to boil over medium heat. Lower heat and simmer until apples are soft, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and mash apples with a fork or potato masher. Let cool to room temperature before using.
For cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 12-cup bundt pan. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, pepper, cinnamon, sugar and allspice. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs and sugars until light and well combined. Add in the applesauce, oil and vanilla extract and beat until smooth. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before turning it out. Cool completely on a wire rack.
For Caramel Glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, heavy cream and salt and set over medium heat. Bring to a rolling boil while stirring continuously. Boil for a minute and then remove from heat. Let cool for 2-3 minutes and the gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until you have a thick glaze. The glaze should be pourable. If it's too thick, add a teaspoon or two of heavy cream to thin out. Use glaze immediately. Pour over cake as desire. Let glaze set before serving.