Applesauce Carrot Cake

Ingredients

Cake

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon allspice
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Frosting

• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

• 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

Directions

1. 1

   Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Add applesauce and margarine.

3. 3

   Using an electric mixer, beat 2 minutes, scraping bowl and beaters occasionally.

4. 4

   Add eggs and beat 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in carrots and nuts, blending well.

6. 6

   Pour into a 9-inch square baking pan that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.

7. 7

   Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Let cake cool.

9. 9

   To make frosting, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar.

10. 10

    Add applesauce and beat until smooth.

11. 11

    Frost cooled cake.