Nans NeverFail How to Make Applesauce Cake Moist Easy

Ingredients

• 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (approx. 400g / 14 oz)
• 1/4 cup water (60ml / 2 fl oz)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15ml / 0.5 fl oz)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (1g)
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190g / 6.7 oz), plus more for dusting the pan
• 1 teaspoon baking soda (5g)
• ½ teaspoon baking powder (2.5g)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (3g)
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (1.5g)
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves (0.8g)
• ¼ teaspoon salt (1.5g)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (113g / 4 oz)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g / 5.3 oz)
• 2 large eggs (approx. 100g / 3.5 oz)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml / 0.17 fl oz)
• 1 cup applesauce (240g / 8.5 oz) (from above or store-bought, unsweetened)
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar (120g / 4.2 oz)
• 2-3 tablespoons milk or lemon juice (30-45ml / 1-1.5 fl oz)