Applesauce Spice Cake

 

2 1/4

cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1 1/2

cups granulated sugar

2

teaspoons ground cinnamon

1

teaspoon baking powder

1

teaspoon baking soda

1

teaspoon salt

1 1/3

cups applesauce

1/3

cup oil

2

eggs

3/4

cup chopped peeled apple (1 medium)

1/2

cup raisins, if desired

1/4

cup butter (do not substitute margarine)

4

cups powdered sugar

1/4

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1

teaspoon vanilla

6

to 8 tablespoons apple juice or milk

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, the baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add applesauce, oil and eggs; beat on low speed of electric mixer until moistened. Beat 2 minutes on high speed. With spoon, fold in apple and raisins; pour into pan.
• 2 Bake 28 to 38 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• 3 Heat butter in medium saucepan over medium heat until light golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; cool 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, the vanilla and enough apple juice for desired spreading consistency. Immediately spread over top of cooled cake. (Frosting sets up quickly).