Ingredients:

For the Batter:

  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds mixed with 6 tablespoons warm water (as an egg substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture:

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9×5-inch (23×13 cm) loaf pans or line them with parchment paper.
  2. Make the Flax Eggs: In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseeds and warm water. Let it sit for a few minutes until it becomes thick and gel-like, resembling the consistency of eggs.
  3. Prepare the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the applesauce, sugar, vegetable oil, flaxseed mixture (your egg substitute), and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  6. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and ground cinnamon for the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  7. Layer Batter and Cinnamon Sugar: Pour a small amount of the batter into each of the prepared loaf pans, just enough to cover the bottom. Sprinkle about 1/4 of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter in each pan. Then, add the remaining batter to each pan and top with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture. You can use a knife or a skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter.
  8. Bake: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for about 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice and enjoy your vegan Amish Cinnamon Bread!

This vegan version of Amish Cinnamon Bread is moist, sweet, and filled with cinnamon goodness, making it a perfect treat for breakfast or as a snack.