Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation
In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the applesauce, vanilla and lemon zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture just until blended.
Transfer to an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
