Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 8×4-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, applesauce, oil, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
4. Combine: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and gently stir with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Bake: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool & Serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.