1/2 c. carrots, shredded, packed
1 c. sweetened applesauce
1/2 c. oil
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. sugar
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tbsp. cinnamon

Combine carrots, applesauce, oil and vanilla in a bowl. Add eggs and sugar, mixing all together. Mix only until all ingredients are blended. Do not overmix. Pour into greased and floured loaf pan; spread evenly. Makes 1 large loaf or 2 small ones. Combine cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until done. Bread should have a crack down the center. Remove from pan and cool on rack.