Description
Spiced Applesauce Bread is a moist, warmly spiced quick bread that’s easy to make with pantry staples. This cozy loaf comes together in just 10 minutes of prep—perfect for breakfast, snack time, or a sweet treat. Bake, slice, and share it today!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Wet Ingredients:
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal, and lightly grease it.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and ginger.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, sugars, butter, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, folding gently until just blended. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Bake the Bread: Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, checking with a toothpick—it should come out with a few soft crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread rest in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment and cool completely.
Notes
For extra moisture, cover cooled loaf with a slice of fresh bread overnight—your spiced bread will stay bakery-soft. This recipe freezes beautifully; double it and save a loaf for later!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Additional Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 234
- Sugar: 19.6g
- Carbohydrates: 34.7g
- Protein: 3.1g