Introduction: This delightful apple cinnamon loaf is soft, moist, and bursting with flavors of sweet apples and warm cinnamon. It’s the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea, whether for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy afternoon snack. Simple to make, it’s a must-try for any apple and cinnamon lover!
Recipe:
Ingredients:
- Loaf:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
- Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the 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 dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Add the Apples: Gently fold the chopped apples into the batter until evenly distributed.
- Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon together. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top of the batter in the loaf pan.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy this warm, comforting apple cinnamon loaf!
Enjoy: Perfectly moist and full of flavor, this loaf is a delightful treat for any occasion.
