Ingredients

How to make it

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; mix well. Add applesauce, oil and eggs; blend at low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at high speed. Stir in pecans. Pour batter into greased and floured pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool 45 minutes or until completely cooled.
  • In small heavy saucepan over medium heat, heat butter until light golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool. In large bowl, combine powdered sugar, 4 tablespoons of the apple juice and the browned butter; blend at low speed until moistened. Continue beating until well blended, adding additional apple juice for desired spreading consistency.
  • To assemble cake, place 1 cake layer, top side down, on serving plate; spread evenly with about 1/4 of frosting. Top with remaining cake layer, top 1/4 of frosting. Top with remaining cake layer, top side up. Spread sides and top of cake with remaining frosting. Garnish with purchased brittle, if desired.

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  • krumkake 15 years ago
    Applesauce, cinnamon, pecans, and that rich browned butter frosting? Oh yeah, had to print this one off so I can make it soon - sounds moist and full of flavor...real comfort food!
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    " It was excellent "
    trigger ate it and said...
    I love that decadent frosting and your cake has lovely flavors.
    Loos pretty too.
    Five forks and a smile :)
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    " It was excellent "
    bobbyc0117 ate it and said...
    A definite keeper. 5
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    " It was excellent "
    juels ate it and said...
    This looks and sounds decadent! I must try it! Love the frosting here too! I have to give you a beauty flag!
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    " It was excellent "
    chefmeow ate it and said...
    I agree, you have definitely done it again. Fantastic sounding decadent cake and a beautiful picture. Great post my friend and a high 5.
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    " It was excellent "
    gagagrits ate it and said...
    OH, Blue you've done it again, this sounds amazing, going right to the short pile....:)
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    " It was excellent "
    aussie_meat_pie ate it and said...
    All I can say is yummmmmm.....saved!
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