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Applesauce Streusel Loaf Cake - Gluten Free

Applesauce Streusel Loaf Cake - It's Gluten Free

Delicious with Homemade Applesauce! Using my panty ingredients - this satisfying loaf cake features an oat-streusel topping and is dotted with natural dried cranberries. Comforting and addictive!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Karen Sheer a zest for life
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Ingredients

For the batter:

  • 1/2 cup neutral oil such as expeller pressed safflower oil
  • 1/4 cup coconut palm sugar or light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pure cane sugar non GMO
  • 1 large egg I use pasture raised
  • 1 1/2 cups homemade applesauce (see my recipe!)
  • 1 3/4 cups gluten free flour blend (can use regular flour too) Bob's Mill 1 to 1
  • 1/2 cups oat flour* (finely ground oats= flour)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup dried natural cranberries (I used no-sugar)

Streusel Topping:

  • 2 tablespoon neutral oil such as expeller pressed safflower oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon coconut palm sugar or light brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons oats
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Instructions

  • Make the homemade applesauce (see my recipe) can also purchase.
    Make the Streusel: Combine Add all ingredients in a small bowl, mix well and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
    Line a loaf pan with a strip of parchment paper, with an overhang on the short sides, for easy lift out. Brush all over with neutral oil.
  • In a large bowl, add the first 4 ingredients (oil through egg), blend well with a wire whisk. Add applesauce, mix in.
    Add remaining 9 ingredients, mix in with a rubber spatula until combined well, but do not over-mix. 
  • Add batter to the prepared loaf pan, smooth the top. Add the streusel in tablespoons to cover the batter. Lightly press down. Bake for 45 - 50 minutes until the top is firm and slightly rounded. (A toothpick inserted inserted should come out clean.)
  • Cool, take out of pan and continue to cool on a wire rack. Cut into thick slices and enjoy!
    The loaf cake freezes well, add waxed paper in between slices.

Notes

See Recipe: Homemade Applesauce – My Favorite
Oat Flour* - blitz oats in a clean coffee grinder or spice grinder until a light powder.
This recipe may not be reproduced without consent by its author, Karen Sheer.
 
COURSE: Dessert, nosh, Snack
CUISINE: American
KEYWORDS: applesauce loaf cake, oat-streusel topping
Nutrition Facts
Applesauce Streusel Loaf Cake - It's Gluten Free
Amount per Serving
Calories
332
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Cholesterol
 
19
mg
6
%
Sodium
 
277
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
78
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
44
g
15
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
21
g
23
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
39
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
76
mg
8
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.