Applesauce Cake with Caramel Glaze

Instructions

For applesauce

1. Combine all the ingredients in a large pot and bring to boil over medium heat. Lower heat and simmer until apples are soft, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and mash apples with a fork or potato masher. Let cool to room temperature before using.

Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 12-cup bundt pan.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, pepper, cinnamon, sugar and allspice.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs and sugars until light and well combined. Add in the applesauce, oil and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
4. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before turning it out. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Caramel Glaze

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, heavy cream and salt and set over medium heat. Bring to a rolling boil while stirring continuously. Boil for a minute and then remove from heat. Let cool for 2-3 minutes and the gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until you have a thick glaze. The glaze should be pourable. If it’s too thick, add a teaspoon or two of heavy cream to thin out.
2. Use glaze immediately. Pour over cake as desire. Let glaze set before serving.