Super Moist Spice Cake

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Ingredients

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 cups (350g) packed light or dark brown sugar
1 cup (240g) unsweetened applesauce
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup (150g) shredded apple (or shredded carrot/zucchini)
optional: 1 Tablespoon (20g) 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

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