Super Moist Spice Cake

Bahan-bahan (12 porsi)

• 2 and 1/2 cups (313g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil
• 1 and 3/4 cup (350g) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1 cup (240g) unsweetened applesauce
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup (150g) shredded apple (or shredded carrot/zucchini)
• optional: 1 Tablespoon (21g) unsulphured or dark molasses (not blackstrap; I prefer Grandma’s brand)
• 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp; 56g) unsalted butter, cut into 4 slices
• 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 2 and 1/2 cups (300g) confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• pinch of salt
• optional, for garnish: sprinkle of ground cinnamon or nutmeg