Description
A moist, cinnamon‑spiced loaf full of diced apples, layered with cinnamon sugar and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze—like apple fritters in bread form.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (240g) all‑purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tablespoon (12g) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
- 1 teaspoon (2g) ground cinnamon
- ⅔ cup (133g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, softened to room temp
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, diced (about 2 cups)
- For the cinnamon sugar layer: ⅓ cup (67g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon (2g) ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar layer)
- For the glaze: 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2‑3 tablespoons (30‑45ml) milk
- ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5‑inch loaf pan (lining with parchment is optional but recommended).
- Peel, core, and dice the apples; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a larger bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in milk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the diced apples and half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter. Then add the rest of the batter, followed by remaining apples and cinnamon sugar.
- Bake for 50‑60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. (Start checking at ~50 minutes.)
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool further.
- To make the glaze: whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. When the loaf is cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top.
- Slice and serve. Store as desired.
Notes
- Apples: use varieties that hold up to baking (e.g. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp).
- Don’t overmix the batter—overmixing can make the bread dense.
- Smaller apple dice helps ensure apples cook through.
- Line the pan with parchment to make unmolding easier.
- You can omit or reduce the glaze for a less sweet option.
- Variations: add nuts, swap pears for apples, use spiced additions like nutmeg or allspice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Protein: 4g
