Applesauce Bread — Moist, Spiced

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Title: Applesauce Bread — Moist, Spiced, and Smells Like Fall in a Loaf!

 

This delightful applesauce bread is incredibly moist and fragrant, packed with warm spices. It’s like a cozy hug in every slice, perfect any time of year!

 

Ingredients:

 

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon ground cloves (optional, but adds depth)

½ teaspoon salt

1½ cups unsweetened applesauce

½ cup vegetable oil (or melted unsalted butter)

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

½ cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

Directions:

 

Preheat Oven & Prep Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cl