Description
Harvest Spice Bread is a warmly spiced quick bread packed with cozy fall flavors. Made with a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice, this moist loaf gets its richness from applesauce and brown sugar, making it the perfect comfort bake for chilly days. Serve it with coffee, a swipe of butter, or a drizzle of glaze.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup neutral oil
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice.
3. In a large bowl, whisk brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs until smooth.
4. Add oil, applesauce, and vanilla to the wet ingredients and mix well.
5. Gradually stir in dry ingredients until just combined.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Use pumpkin purée instead of applesauce for a seasonal twist.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread soft and fluffy.
Add chopped nuts or raisins for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: fall bread, spiced bread, harvest loaf