Applesauce Loaf Cake

Cinnamon, nutmeg, and toasted walnuts make this loaf cake taste as great as it smells.

Prep 15 minCook 45 minTotal 60 minUpdated Jul 3, 202660 minVegetarian

Cinnamon, nutmeg, and toasted walnuts make this loaf cake taste as great as it smells.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Walnuts, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Applesauce, unsweetened
  • 1 piece(s) Egg
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil or cooking oil of choice
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup Raisins

Instructions

  1. Wash hands well with soap and warm water.
  2. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 8x4x2 inch loaf pans.
  3. 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.
  4. Mix applesauce, egg, sugar, oil and vanilla in a large bowl.
  5. Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a smaller bowl.
  6. Pour flour mixture into applesauce mixture.
  7. Stir in raisins and cooled toasted nuts.
  8. Pour half of the batter into each greased pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes.
  9. 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.

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Storage

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