Gala Apple (Peeled (Chopped, Peeled, Cored, and and): 1
Cream Cheese (Softened): 4 Oz.
Butter (Softened): 1/2 Cup
Vanilla Extract: 1/2 TSP
Confectioners' Sugar: 1 Cup
Heavy Whipping Cream: 3/4 Cup
Chocolate Shavings (Optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Use vegetable shortening to grease and flour a 10-inch fluted tube pan.
Combine the pumpkin, sugar, eggs, applesauce, and oil in the bowl of a KitchenAid® Stand Mixer fit with a flat beater attachment and beat until combined.
In another bowl, whisk flour, and spices; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture. Add chopped apples and lightly combine.
Transfer batter to prepared pan.
Bake 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the icing: In a small bowl, with a hand mixer, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and heavy whipping cream until smooth.
Frost cake and sprinkle with shaved chocolate, if using.
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