Low Histamine Classic Applesauce Cake

Total time1 hr 30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time40 min

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the cake

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Arrowhead Mills Organic Unbleached White Flour, 80 oz Arrowhead Mills Organic White All Purpose Flour 22 oz Pkg H-E-B Organics Unbleached All Purpose Flour
True Goodness Organic All Purpose Flour
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2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Ingredient note
Some low histamine plans avoid cinnamon, but cinnamon doesn't actually contain histamine. This recipe only uses about 1/8 teaspoon per serving. If you prefer to always avoid cinnamon, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
½ tsp ground allspice
½ tsp ground nutmeg
Ingredient note
Low histamine plans limit nutmeg, but small amounts are usually well tolerated. This recipe only uses a pinch or less per serving. If you prefer to always avoid nutmeg, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
½ tsp salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup raisins (optional)
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For the frosting

4 tbsp unsalted butter
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

For serving

½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
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Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.

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