• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray (2) 8x4 loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray.

For the Apple Pecan Loaf Cake

• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and allspice.
• In a separate bowl using an electric mixture, cream together butter, sugar, and maple syrup until light fluffy.
• Add eggs one at a time and beat until combined.
• Mix on low speed and slowly add dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix just until combined then add applesauce. Be careful not to over mix and stir in pecans.
• Pour mixture into prepared loaf pans.
• Bake for 55-65 minutes or until the toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
• Place on a wire rack and let cool for 10-15 minutes.
• Invert cake and let cool completely before slicing.

For the Molasses Cinnamon Frosting

• In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, molasses and vanilla until smooth.
• Gradually beat in powdered sugar and cinnamon. Frost cake once completely cool.