1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/4 cups applesauce
3 tbsp milk
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
Topping
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cup chopped nuts, divided (optional) May substitute raisins.
Directions
1. In a large bowl beat together the oil and sugar. Stir in the eggs, applesauce, and milk.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and salt. Stir into the applesauce mixture, blending well. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped nuts. If using raisins, add the entire amount.
3. Pour into a greased loaf pan.
4. Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and remaining 1/4 cup nuts and sprinkle over the batter in the pan.
5. Bake 350 degrees for 1 hour, or til done. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove loaf from pan and thoroughly on a wire rack. When cooled, wrap with plastic wrap.