For the Cake:
1 ½ sticks butter
¼ c. applesauce
3 c. flour
1 T. baking powder
½ t. salt
1 ½ c. sugar
½ c. brown sugar
4 eggs
2 t. vanilla
1 ¼ c. lowfat milk
For the Frosting:
2 sticks butter
3 c. powdered sugar
1 t. meringue powder
1 t. vanilla
2. In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Sitr well and set aside.
3. In a large bowl cream the butter and sugar. Add in the applesauce and mix well. Stir in the eggs one at a time.
4. Stir in the vanilla and mix for 2 minutes. Slowly take turns adding in the dry ingredients and the milk until everything is just incorporated.
5. Pour the batter into the 9 x 13 pan or divide it into the 9 inch pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Put on a cooling rack and cool 20 minutes.

7. Meanwhile, beat the butter with a hand mixer. Beat in the vanilla and meringue powder. On low, mix in the powdered sugar, gradually coming up to high speed and mixing for 3-5 minutes or until the mixture comes together as a thick frosting.
Tina @flourtrader
I like the fact that you decorated this based on your own imagination and not something out of a Wilton Cake decorating book. Cute idea with the clock!
Jenn
Cute cake. I love a good rich buttercream!