Moist Applesauce Spice Loaf Cake Recipe

Name: Moist Applesauce Spice Loaf Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: U.S. Regional
Ingredients: Unsalted butter, for greasing the pan; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pan; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 1/2 cups applesauce; 1 cup vegetable oil; 3 large eggs; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 cup chopped dates; 1 cup chopped walnuts; Sifted confectioners' sugar, or vanilla glaze, for garnish

A simple applesauce cake, fragrant with spices, makes an excellent family dessert or potluck contribution.

⭐ 4 (80 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 45 minTotal: 60 minYields: 16 servings

Category Tags:

Cakes

Cuisine Tags:

U.S. Regional

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C, Gas 4) and prepare a 12-cup Bundt pan or two loaf pans by buttering and flouring them.
In a large bowl, beat sugar, applesauce, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Incorporate flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice until blended.
Fold in dates and chopped walnuts.
Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes on a rack, then remove and cool completely.
Garnish with confectioners' sugar or vanilla glaze.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 383 kcal

Carbohydrate: 48 g

Cholesterol: 37 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 4 g

Saturated Fat: 3 g

Sodium: 249 mg

Sugar: 32 g

Fat: 20 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g