Description
This Cinnamon Apple Bread has a scrumptious swirl of brown sugar and apples running through the tender loaf. A drizzle of cinnamon glaze adds sweetness and a hint of spice to the golden brown top.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1–1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 large apple peeled, cored, and chopped into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour an 8.5 x 4.5 inch loaf pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and pale (3-4 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Alternate adding half the flour mixture and half the milk, then repeat until combined.
- Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and apples in another bowl. Set aside.
- Combine 2 tbsp brown sugar and 1/4 tsp cinnamon for topping. Set aside.
- Pour half the batter into the pan, top with half the apple mixture, and lightly swirl.
- Add remaining batter and apple mixture, swirl again, then sprinkle topping.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 15-20 minutes, then drizzle with glaze after removing.
- Let bread cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Use a toothpick to check for doneness in the center.
- Let the bread cool before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg