at home with ann

I have been baking (or assisting with) various spice cakes for my Dad's birthday for many years, all the way back to when I thought it was acceptable to make something out of a box - impossible to imagine, I know.  Many have been good, but it's always fun to try a new recipe.  This one from Gourmet caught my eye because of the cinnamon cream cheese frosting.  Spice Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting original recipe from Gourmet For cake 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce For frosting 5 oz cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup confectioners sugar 1/2 teaspoon c...