Description
Indulge in the comforting aroma of freshly baked applesauce bread, a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweetness and spice. This easy-to-make loaf features a moist interior infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, making it ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or toasted with butter, this versatile recipe is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and mix in applesauce and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider incorporating nuts or raisins into the batter. - Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.