Description
This Cinnamon Applesauce Bread is the perfect cozy treat—moist, soft, and filled with warm cinnamon spice and natural apple sweetness. Made with applesauce for extra moisture and a tender crumb, this easy-to-make bread is both healthy and delicious! Enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack, or even dessert. Plus, your kitchen will smell absolutely amazing while it bakes!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the Optional Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Instructions
- Prep work: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined. This not only distributes the leavening ageAnts evenly but also helps disperse the spices throughout the batter.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs lightly, then add both sugars and whisk until the mixture is smooth and slightly lighter in color. Add the oil and whisk until incorporated. Stir in the applesauce and vanilla extract until everything is well combined.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Over-mixing can develop the gluten in the flour, resulting in a tougher bread, so use a gentle hand here. If using nuts, fold them in now.
- Optional topping: If using the cinnamon sugar topping, mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. If using the cinnamon sugar topping, sprinkle it evenly over the batter. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. This resting period allows the structure to set and makes for cleaner slices.
Notes
✔ Applesauce replaces oil for a lighter, healthier bread.
✔ Use unsweetened applesauce to control the sweetness.
✔ For extra texture, add chopped nuts or raisins.
✔ Tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen!
✔ Pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee, tea, or a spread of butter.