Cinnamon Apple Bread
This Cinnamon Apple Bread is a moist, tender loaf filled with sweet chunks of apples and swirled with cinnamon sugar. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy afternoon snack, this bread is full of fall flavors and easy to make. Serve it warm with a smear of butter or enjoy it on its own for a delicious treat!
Ingredients
For the Bread
- 2 cups 0.5 lb all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup 0.12 lb unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup 0.35 lb granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup 0.12 L buttermilk (or regular milk)
- 1 ½ cups 0.37 lb peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best)
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl
- ¼ cup 0.12 lb brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Prepare the Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the buttermilk and dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating between the two, until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the diced apples gently.
Step 4: Create the Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon together to make the cinnamon-sugar swirl.
Step 5: Assemble the Bread
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter.
- Add the remaining batter and sprinkle the top with the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture. Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter for a marbled effect.
Step 6: Bake the Bread
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 7: Serve and Enjoy
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy on its own or with butter!
Notes
- Storage: Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also refrigerate it for up to 5 days.
- Freezer-Friendly: Wrap the loaf tightly in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature before serving.
- Make It Extra Moist: Add 2 tablespoons of applesauce to the batter for even more moisture.
- Variations: Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
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