Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
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Mix wet ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
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Mix dry ingredients – In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
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Combine – Gently fold dry mixture into wet mixture until just combined (don’t overmix).
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Bake – Pour into prepared pan and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool & enjoy – Let cool 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Tips & Variations
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Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
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Stir in ½ cup raisins, cranberries, or chocolate chips.
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Swap cloves for allspice if you prefer a softer spice flavor.
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For a bakery-style touch: sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
✨ Serving Ideas:
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Warm with a pat of butter.
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As French toast slices the next morning (!!).
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With a drizzle of cream cheese glaze for dessert.
