Applesauce Loaf Cake
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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
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
| Calories | 187 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3 g |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 12 mg |
| Sodium | 164 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 35 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: Food Wise Learn at Home Print Materials Rutgers University Cooperative Extension