Fall on Me Like Night

Preparation Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan.

Cake In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.

Cake In a separate large bowl, cream together the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Cake Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the applesauce. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.

Cake Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Cake Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Frosting In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and beat until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Assembly Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

Caramel Sauce In a medium saucepan, melt the granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until it turns golden brown. Add the butter and whisk until melted and well combined. Remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking constantly. Stir in the salt and vanilla extract.

Assembly Let the caramel sauce cool slightly, then drizzle it over the frosted cake.

Serving Serve the Fall on Me Like Night cake at room temperature. Enjoy!