Description
Delight in the cozy warmth of autumn with every slice of this Apple Cinnamon Swirl Loaf. This recipe combines tart apples and sweet cinnamon swirls into a soft, moist loaf, topped with a creamy glaze. Perfect for a comforting breakfast, a satisfying snack, or a thoughtful homemade gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter, room temperature
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Filling:
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Glaze:
- ½ cup icing sugar
- 3 tbsp cream
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, alternating with milk, until just combined.
- Prepare Filling: Toss diced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Assemble Loaf: Layer half the batter into the pan, top with half the apple mixture, repeat, and swirl with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Glaze: Whisk icing sugar and cream. Drizzle over cooled loaf.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the apple mixture.
- Ensure ingredients like eggs and butter are at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 82mg