Cinnamon Chip Applesauce Coffee Cake

Name: Cinnamon Chip Applesauce Coffee Cake | Recipes
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 270 min
Yield: 1 cake
Ingredients: 1 cup butter or margarine (2 sticks) , softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 3/4 cup applesauce; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1-2/3 cups HERSHEY'S Cinnamon Chips (10-oz. pkg.); 1 cup pecans chopped (optional); 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 to 2 Tbsps warm water

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Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Skill Level: Beginner
Yields: 1 cake

Pair this warm, spiced cinnamon cake and a sweet glaze topping to make a delightful dessert. The HERSHEY'S Cinnamon Baking Chips add even more sweetness and warmth to this extra moist cake. The secret is the applesauce! Give it a try for brunch or dessert.

Ingredients & Directions

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 30 minutes
Cool Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup

butter or margarine (2 sticks) , softened
1 cup

granulated sugar
2

eggs
1/2 tsp

vanilla extract
3/4 cup

applesauce
2-1/2 cups

all-purpose flour
1 tsp

baking soda
1/2 tsp

salt
1-2/3 cups

HERSHEY'S Cinnamon Chips (10-oz. pkg.)
1 cup

pecans chopped (optional)
Easy Glaze
3/4 cup

powdered sugar
1 to 2 Tbsps

warm water

Step-By-Step Directions

Equipment Needed 

oven

13x9x2-inch baking pan

mixer

mixing bowl

measuring cups

wire rack

rubber scraper

Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan.

Beat butter and granulated sugar in large bowl on medium speed of mixer until well blended. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Mix in applesauce. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in cinnamon chips and pecans, if desired. Spread in prepared pan.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Drizzle with glaze or sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Easy Glaze:

Stir together 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 to 2 tablespoons warm water.

Variations:

Fluted Cake: Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube pan. Prepare batter as directed; pour into prepared pan. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in thickest part comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; invert onto wire rack. Cool completely.

Cupcakes: Paper-line 24 muffin cups (2-1/2-inches in diameter) Prepare batter as directed; spoon into prepared cups. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.

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Cinnamon Chip Applesauce Coffee Cake

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