• Preheat the oven to 325 and prepare 2 medium loaf pans (8 x 4”) or 1 (9x5”) inch loaf pan by greasing with nonstick cooking spray and lining with parchment paper. Set aside
• Note: We prefer making 2 smaller loaves as the cake will be softer on the edges
• In a medium mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices. Mix together until combined. Set aside
• In a large mixing bowl, add the oil and sugar. Mix until evenly combined. After combining, add the eggs one at a time. Mix with a whisk for about 2 minutes until well combined. Add the apple butter, vanilla, salt, water and molasses and mix until well incorporated.
  
• Add in the dry ingredients and mix with the whisk until just combined
• Pour the batter into 2 medium greased and lined loaf pans and bake for about 50-55 minutes or 1 9 x 5 inch loaf pan for about 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. Set aside to cool
  

Cream Cheese Icing:

• In the base of a kitchen aid or large bowl with a hand mixer, add softened butter and cream cheese
  
• On medium high speed, beat the cream cheese and butter until fluffy (around 2 minutes)
• Add salt, almond extract, and vanilla. Whip until combined
• On low speed, add the powder sugar ½ cup at a time
• Once all the sugar has been added, turn up the mixture and whip on medium high until light and fluffy (around 2 minutes)
• Spread icing over the cooled, loaf cake in an even layer