Description
A moist and flavorful cinnamon apple bread featuring swirls of spiced apple mixture, a cinnamon sugar topping, and a sweet glaze. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
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Bread Batter
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
Apple Mixture
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and chopped into small pieces
Topping
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare Pan and Ingredients: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour an 8.5 x 4.5 inch loaf pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer with paddle attachment, beat butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla on medium-high speed until smooth and pale, about 3-4 minutes. Scrape down bowl as needed.
- Add Eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: On low speed, add half of the flour mixture alternated with half of the milk, then add the remaining flour and milk. Mix just until combined.
- Prepare Apple Mixture and Topping: In a bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped apples for the apple mixture. In another small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the topping; set both aside.
- Layer Batter and Apples: Pour half the batter into prepared pan. Spread half of the apple mixture over it. Swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect without over-mixing.
- Add Remaining Batter and Apple Mixture: Pour remaining batter over apples. Top with remaining apple mixture and gently swirl again. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar topping evenly over the surface.
- Bake the Bread: Bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Glaze: Let bread cool in pan for 15-20 minutes. Whisk together glaze ingredients meanwhile. Remove bread from pan to a cooling rack and drizzle glaze over the top. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For best texture, cut apples into small to medium dice.
- Store apple bread covered at room temperature for 2-3 days to maintain freshness.
- Any apple variety can be used, from crisp galas to tart granny smiths.
- This recipe is similar to Dutch apple bread but has a cinnamon sugar topping instead of streusel.
- Use a parchment paper sling greased with cooking spray to easily lift bread from loaf pan for cooling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
