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
- Wash hands well with soap and warm water.
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees 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.
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