Description
Sweet cinnamon apple swirl loaf brings warmth from Grandma’s kitchen to your home. Perfectly spiced bread combines tender fruit and rich cinnamon notes, promising comfort in each delectable slice you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Liquid and Leavening Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Thoroughly grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, then preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
- Create a fragrant cinnamon-sugar mixture by combining brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl, setting it aside for later layering.
- Cream white sugar and butter in a mixing bowl until the texture becomes smooth and pale, creating a light base for the loaf.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the sugar-butter mixture, ensuring each is fully integrated before adding the next, then gently fold in vanilla extract for aromatic depth.
- Sift together flour and baking powder, gradually blending into the creamy mixture until well combined, then stir in milk to achieve a silky, uniform batter consistency.
- Layer the loaf by spreading half the batter into the prepared pan, topping with a portion of diced apples and sprinkling half the cinnamon-sugar mixture; repeat the process with remaining batter, apples, and cinnamon-sugar for a marbled effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with no wet batter.
- Allow the loaf to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the structural integrity of the bread.
- Prepare a simple glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk until smooth, then delicately drizzle over the completely cooled loaf for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Use fresh, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for optimal flavor and structural integrity.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour and adding xanthan gum for binding.
- Enhance moisture by gently folding in sour cream or Greek yogurt into the batter, which prevents dryness and adds richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 229 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 152 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg