Applesauce With Cranberry Loaf Cake Recipe

Name: Applesauce With Cranberry Loaf Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: LOAF CAKE; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup thick unsweetened applesauce; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 cup craisins (dried cranberries or use raisins); 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped; GLAZE; 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

LOAF CAKE
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup thick unsweetened applesauce
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup craisins (dried cranberries or use raisins)
1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
GLAZE
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350F and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter (or cooking spray) and then line bottom of loaf pan with parchment and butter the paper.
2
Beat butter and sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg.
3
Stir baking soda into applesauce.
4
Mix dry ingredients, theen add to butter mixture in 3 additions, alternating with applesauce.
5
Stir in Craisins (and walnuts if using).
6
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes (or until toothpick test passes).
7
Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes then turn out onto rack.
8
Make glaze by mixing lemon juice and confectioner's sugar and spoon glaze over cooled cake (this step is optional if you are not using it as a dessert).

1173

kcal

Calories

Fat

210

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: LOAF CAKE, 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, 1 cup sugar, 1 large egg, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Applesauce With Cranberry Loaf Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Applesauce With Cranberry Loaf Cake

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