Makes: 16 servings

Cinnamon, nutmeg, and toasted walnuts make this loaf cake taste as great as it smells.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups applesauce, unsweetened
• 1 egg
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup raisins

Directions

1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 8x4x2 inch loaf pans.
2. Toast walnuts in an ungreased skillet pan. Stir while heating on medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes. They are done when they are brown and smell nutty. Set aside to cool.
3. Mix applesauce, egg, sugar, oil and vanilla in a large bowl.
4. Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a smaller bowl.
5. Pour flour mixture into applesauce mixture.
6. Stir in raisins and cooled toasted nuts.
7. Pour half of the batter into each greased pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes.
8. Remove cakes from the oven. Cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pans to finish cooling. For best taste, let cakes cool a few hours before serving.

Source: Food Wise Learn at Home Print Materials, Rutgers University Cooperative Extension