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Applesauce Loaf Cake

Applesauce Loaf Cake
Makes: 16 servings

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

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups applesauce, unsweetened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup raisins

Directions

  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.
Source:

Food Wise Learn at Home Print Materials
Rutgers University Cooperative Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1" slice, 1/16 of recipe (72g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 193
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 13 mg
Sodium 165 mg
Carbohydrates 36 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 21 g
Added Sugars included 12 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 16 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 130 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 193
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.4 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 13 mg
Carbohydrates 36 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 21 g
Added Sugars included 12 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 16 mg
Potassium 130 mg
Sodium 165 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 14 mg
Phosphorus 47 mg
Selenium 7 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 6 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 1 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 3 mcg
Folate 53 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 15 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruit 1/4 cups
Grains 1 ounces
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces

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To save a step, I didn't toast the walnuts and it still turned out great!
08/31/11
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