Gran's Apple Cake
"My grandmother occasionally brought over this wonderful cake warm from the oven. The spicy apple flavor combined with the sweet cream cheese frosting made this dessert a treasured recipe. Even though I've lightened it up, it's still a family favorite. —Lauris Conrad, Turlock, California..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-2/3 cups sugar
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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6 cups chopped peeled tart apples
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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FROSTING:
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4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
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2 tablespoons butter, softened
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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