Applesauce Loaf Cake

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Recipe from USDA MyPlate Kitchen (public domain).

Dessert

Ingredients

Makes 16 servings

  • 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

  1. 1

    Wash hands well with soap and warm water.

  2. 2

    Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 8x4x2 inch loaf pans.

  3. 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. 4

    Mix applesauce, egg, sugar, oil and vanilla in a large bowl.

  5. 5

    Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a smaller bowl.

  6. 6

    Pour flour mixture into applesauce mixture.

  7. 7

    Stir in raisins and cooled toasted nuts.

  8. 8

    Pour half of the batter into each greased pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes.

  9. 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.