Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2013

Very good. This is definitely a spice cake; if you want more of an applesauce flavor, you might want to cut back on the spices in it. It is, however, rather lovely as is and is awesome with the frosting as well, which reminds me a bit of German Chocolate frosting. I love the pecans and the flavor. Thanks for the recipe!

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pomplemousse

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Pendleton, Oregon, USA

Living In: Dumfries, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2012

Easy great cake recipe. I make this A LOT for parties, teachers, school functions. Can't comment on the icing because I never stray from Paula Deen's cream cheese icing.

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CCAMSMOM

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2012

This cake was delicious! I did make a few changes. I used part brown sugar instead of all white sugar, used oil instead of butter, and also I also frosted with a brown sugar frosting. Made the frosting by bringing 2 cups brown sugar, 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp butter, and 1/4 tsp cream of tartar to boil. Let boil for 2 minutes. Let cool for an hour, then using a mixer, add in another the rest of the stick of butter you cut the 2 tbsp from, plus a second stick. Refrigerate the frosting to set.

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FCWife

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: May 9, 2012

Brought this into work. Lots of complaints about blown diets, but they all want me to bring it in again. Had four people separately tell that it is the best cake they've ever eaten.

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HolyX

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Oakhurst, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Ashburn, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 28, 2012

The spice cake and frosting were very good. However, I did not include any of the nuts because the cake was for my son's first birthday and nuts are not recommended at his age for allergy reasons. I added brown sugar and cinnamon to the frosting in place of the nuts.

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sningram

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Willows, California, USA

Living In: San Antonio, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2012

Wonderfull thanks for posting.

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annie

Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2012

I had made some applesauce and was looking for a recipe for applesauce cake to use some. Am I ever glad I found this one! Moist, flavorful and oh so easy to make. I like a little darker cake, so I added 2 tablespoons of molasses, but that's the only change. We love it.

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HoneyTiger3m

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Vienna, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2012

I got many compliments on this cake. But I have to recommend that you check on it after 25 to 30 minutes - not 50 minutes like the recipe says. Great cake if you keep an eye on it. I will make it again.

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