Applesauce Bread
This Applesauce Bread recipe is incredibly easy to whip up, making it perfect for a busy weeknight craving or a spontaneous weekend baking project. You'll be amazed at how quickly this delicious loaf comes together, filling your home with the warmest, most inviting aromas.
Equipment
- Loaf pan 9x5 inch
- Large bowl
- Separate bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Wooden skewer or toothpick
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together applesauce, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra texture and flavor, fold in ½ cup of chopped walnuts, pecans, or raisins into the batter. A simple powdered sugar glaze is a delicious addition once cooled. For a heartier loaf, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.