loaf of applesauce cake with cinnamon sticks

Applesauce Loaf Cake

USDA SNAP-Ed Connection
Cinnamon, nutmeg, and toasted walnuts make this loaf cake taste as great as it smells.

Ingredients 

  • ½ cup Walnuts Chopped
  • 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

Equipment

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

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

Nutrition Facts
Applesauce Loaf Cake
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
186
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.5
g
3
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
10
mg
3
%
Sodium
 
144
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
129
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
35
g
12
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
15
g
17
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
22
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
12
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword All-Purpose Flour, Applesauce, Cinnamon, Egg, Ground Nutmeg, Raisin, Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Walnuts
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