Applesauce Bars
These Applesauce Bars are the perfect treat to celebrate the start of fall, offering a wonderfully moist and flavorful cake inspired by classic pumpkin bars. Made easy with applesauce, the batter comes together quickly and bakes up into a tender spice cake. Finish them with a tangy, smooth cream cheese frosting for a cozy dessert that’s ideal for any autumn gathering.
Servings 15 servings
Calories 504kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups applesauce
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Frosting:
- 12 oz cream cheese softened
- 6 Tbsp butter softened
- 11/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and eggs together with a mixer until smooth. Stir in apple sauce.
- Add in flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice. Blend just until combined. Pour into the prepared 9 x 13 inch pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.
- To make frosting, add cream cheese and butter to a bowl, Beat with a hand mixer until smooth. Add in powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix in until combined and fluffy. Spread over cooled cake. Serves 12-15.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 66g | Vitamin A: 675IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg