Description
This moist, cinnamon-spiced applesauce bread is easy to make and offers cozy comfort in every bite. It's perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, and comes together with simple pantry ingredients in one bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and grease a 9 × 5‑inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with applesauce, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Fold in chopped walnuts, if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use homemade or store-bought unsweetened applesauce for best results.
- Swap butter with vegetable or coconut oil for a different texture.
- Add-ins like raisins, cranberries, or chocolate chips work well.
- Can be made gluten-free with a 1:1 GF flour blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
