Apple Spice Cake

Fall is a great time to bake some apple treats.  Tonight I made up this apple cake for a nice fall dessert.  This recipe can easily be halved if you don't need so much cake.

• 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 large eggs , room temperature
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup apple sauce
• 1 1/2 cups grated apple
• 1/3 cup sour cream
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• In a mixing bowl cream together the oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla.  Add in the apples, applesauce, and sour cream and mix well.
•  Put the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices into the bowl.  Beat until well mixed.  Pour into a 13" x 9" baking dish that has been also floured.  Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
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• Cool and dust with powdered sugar or frost with cream cheese frosting.
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• For the frosting:  Beat together
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  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter , softened to room temperature
  • 8 oz cream cheese , softened to room temperature
  • 3 cup powdered sugar , sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1-2 tablespoons cream
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