Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of this Apple Cinnamon Loaf, a delightful treat that captures the essence of autumn in every bite. Perfectly moist and tender, this loaf combines the sweetness of fresh apples with aromatic cinnamon, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 medium apples (peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease and line a 9 x 4 inch baking tin with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Whisk everything together until well mixed and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the butter and granulated white sugar. Mix on high speed until light and fluffy for about 3 minutes. Then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Whisk in the vanilla extract.
- Add half of the flour mixture to the batter and fold in gently until just combined. Next, pour in all of the buttermilk and mix until combined (about 30 seconds). Fold in the remaining flour until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- In a small bowl, combine the diced apples with brown sugar and remaining tablespoon of cinnamon. Toss them together until well coated.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf tin. Evenly sprinkle half of the apple mixture over this layer. Use a knife to gently swirl it into the top of the batter. Pour over the remaining batter followed by the rest of the apples. Gently swirl again with a knife.
- Place in the oven to bake for about 55 – 65 minutes. To prevent excessive browning, cover with aluminum foil at around 30 minutes into baking.
- Once baked, remove from oven and place on a cooling rack for about 10 minutes. Carefully transfer from pan onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice your Apple Cinnamon Loaf and serve! Enjoy this delightful treat with friends or family any time of day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg