Ingredients
- Baking spray, as needed
- 2 tbsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 c granulated sugar
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
- 1 2/3 c unsweetened applesauce
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8x4-inch loaf pan with baking spray, wipe out any excess spray.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and granulated sugar.
- Dust the inside of the greased loaf pan with 1 tablespoon of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, applesauce, and eggs with a wooden spoon until well blended.
- Spread 2 cups of the batter in the loaf pan. Top evenly with the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture. Take 1 cup of the remaining cake batter and spread it evenly over the cinnamon-sugar. You will have about ½ cup of leftover batter, this is the perfect amount for one extra muffin!
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes.
- Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let cool completely before serving.