Frosted Apple Spice Cake Recipe

• 2 2/3 c. all-purpose flour sifted
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp grnd cloves
• 1/2 tsp freshly-grated nutmeg
• 1 1/2 c. coarsely-minced walnuts
• 1 1/2 c. currants
• 3/4 c. unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 c. dark brown sugar
• 2 lrg Large eggs
• 1 1/2 c. applesauce
• 1 1/2 c. dark brown sugar
• 1 c. heavy cream
• 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

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