Never Fail Applesauce Spice Cake recipe

1 servings

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 3/4 cups white sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 1/2 cups applesauce

2 eggs

3/4 cup chopped walnuts

1/4 cup butter

1 cup chopped pecans

4 cups confectioners' sugar

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Sift flour, white sugar, soda, salt, baking powder, and spices into a large mixing bowl.

Mix in 1/2 cup butter or margarine, buttermilk, and applesauce.

Beat for 2 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.

Beat in eggs.

Fold in 3/4 cup chopped nuts.

Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes.

Mix confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth.

Melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat, and add 1 cup chopped pecans.

Keep stirring until browned.

Stir cooled pecans into cream cheese mixture.

Frost the cooled cake.