Cinnamon Applesauce Bread
Warm, moist, and irresistibly spiced, this Cinnamon Applesauce Bread is the perfect cozy treat for any season. Made with unsweetened applesauce and a generous dose of cinnamon, this quick bread boasts incredible flavor while remaining wonderfully soft and tender. The recipe comes together in under an hour, using pantry staples like flour, sugar, and eggs, and can be enhanced with optional chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch. Ideal as a breakfast loaf, a snack, or a sweet dessert, this homemade cinnamon bread is a great way to enjoy the comforting taste of fall year-round. Plus, it's simple to prepare, making it perfect for both beginner bakers and seasoned pros. Whether served plain, with a smear of butter, or a dollop of cream cheese, this delightful loaf is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the applesauce, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula or wooden spoon. Stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing the batter to ensure a tender loaf.
If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture and flavor.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve as is or with a light spread of butter or cream cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.7 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2045 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 377.4 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 176.5 g | ||
| Protein | 48.0 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 858 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
