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Applesauce Loaf Cake

Cinnamon, nutmeg, and toasted walnuts make this loaf cake taste as great as it smells.
Course Dessert
Keyword All-Purpose Flour, Applesauce, Cinnamon, Egg, Ground Nutmeg, Raisin, Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Walnuts
Cooking Method Oven
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 186kcal
Author USDA SNAP-Ed Connection

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • 2 Loaf Pan 8x4x2 inch
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Small Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Walnuts Chopped
  • 1½ cups Applesauce Unsweetened
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tsp Baking Soda
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon
  • ½ tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 cup Raisins

Instructions

  • Wash hands well with soap and warm water.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 350 °F. Grease two 8x4x2 inch loaf pans.
  • Toast walnuts in an ungreased skillet pan. Stir while heating on medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes. They are done when they are brown and smell nutty. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix applesauce, egg, sugar, oil and vanilla in a large bowl.
  • Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a smaller bowl.
  • Pour flour mixture into applesauce mixture.
  • Stir in raisins and cooled toasted nuts.
  • Pour half of the batter into each greased pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes.
  • Remove cakes from the oven. Cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pans to finish cooling. For best taste, let cakes cool a few hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg