Easy Applesauce Bread Recipe

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, and an Applesauce Bread during the day keeps sugar cravings at bay! Moist, flavorful, and easy to make.

Applesauce Bread Recipe

I LOVE this cinnamon applesauce bread recipe, it has a soft, fluffy texture and a sweet taste. It is Perfect for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of milk or tea.

Really, what makes this sweet loaf delicious is, firstly, the applesauce, which reminds me of a fresh harvest of apples in every bite. The second ingredient that brings the cake warmth and flavor is ground cinnamon.

Personally, I prefer making this recipe with applesauce instead of real apple chunks. But you may add both in the batter if you will consume this sweet bread in 2-3 days maximum.

You’ll notice that I added diced apples in the “recipe variations” instead of the actual recipe of the loaf cake. This is because they’re optional and not necessary to be put in the batter.

Applesauce is more than enough for the flavour. I’ve made them optional as I don’t know how long you plan on keeping your loaf cake.

The apples can become mushy if the cake is not consumed in a couple of days. I also suggest you chop them right before you put them in the batter if you do plan on adding them that is.

Ingredients

• Caster sugar: I also call it baking sugar or superfine sugar. You can also use light or dark brown sugar.
• All-purpose flour: You may use whole wheat flour instead of plain flour. However, the apple cake loaf may have a slightly different texture.
• Unsweetened Applesauce: Pick up your favourite store-bought applesauce brand or use a homemade applesauce.
• Butter: I prefer unsalted butter. It can be replaced with vegetable oil, avocado oil, light olive oil or melted coconut oil.
• Baking powder & Baking soda: Rising agents which will make the bread fluffy.
• Ground cinnamon: If you can’t find a container version, get some cinnamon sticks and grind it yourself.
• Eggs: I used 2 large eggs.

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Variations & Substitutions

• Nutmeg and cloves are two additional warm spices that’ll make this cake more flavoursome.
• Some chopped or diced apples are a great way to add some texture to this cake.
• You can add nuts of your choice. I think almonds, chopped walnuts, cashews, and pecans would be great in a homemade loaf cake.
• For a fancier apple loaf cake, you can pour some caramel on top once it’s out of the oven. Pour it in strings and coat the entire cake.
• For extra flavour you can add ½ teaspoon of pumpkin spice to the cake batter.
• Top your loaf cake with cream cheese frosting, whipped cream, cinnamon sugar or drizzle with maple glaze.

How To Make Applesauce Bread?

First off, preheat your oven to 170 C / 325 F, and line a 2lb loaf tin with parchment paper. Once that is ready to go, start preparing the batter.

One: Beat the eggs with sugar in a large mixing bowl with the electric mixer until the mixture is pale yellow.

Two: Mix in the applesauce and melted butter until it is well combined in the same bowl.

Three: Stir in the flour, and baking powder, followed by the cinnamon and baking soda, until all the ingredients are well combined.

Four: The batter should be of fluffy consistency as opposed to too thick or too fluid/runny.

Five: Transfer this well-whipped batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes until the top of the applesauce loaf is golden brown.

Six: Allow the loaf to cool completely before cutting. That’s it; this easy cake is ready to be devoured.

Expert Tips!

• If you want to have an easier time cleaning up, you can use a disposable aluminium loaf pan, which is easy to transport also once the cake is ready.
• If you can, place the loaf cake in the centre of the oven. We’d like it to be cooked fast and evenly as well.
• For the best texture, I like to use smooth applesauce.

Serving Suggestions

I highly recommend this delicious Applesauce Bread for tea parties with friends. It’s warm, homemade, and elegant.

Other than being served alongside tea or coffee, this sweet treat makes for a wholesome dessert after dinner, especially when coupled with Coconut Milk Pudding or even Banana Pudding Lasagna.

Storage

Make ahead of time: There isn’t much you can prepare ahead of time, I prepare this cake batter right before it is to be placed in the oven, so the rising agents stay active while baking.

Store: I keep it at room temperature for a good 3 days. Given how delicious it is, you won’t need to store it for longer. But it can also last for 4-5 days if kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Freeze: In the freezer, this cake can last a good 3 months. Just ensure that either the individual slices or the entire cake are wrapped in plastic wrap or placed in an air-tight container or freezer bag.

To reheat: If you’d like to reheat the loaf cake, simply take it out of the freezer or fridge and unwrap it. Leave it out at room temperature. It may take a couple of hours, but it’ll defrost/thaw. Then, you can plop it in the oven for 10-15 minutes to gently reheat it. After which, it should be at a good temperature to eat.

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• Apple and Blueberry Crumble
• Easy Apple Curd Tart With Puff Pastry
• Easy Apple Curd Recipe (With Cinnamon)

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