Apple Cinnamon Bread is a deliciously moist and flavorful loaf that captures the comforting essence of fall. Packed with juicy apple chunks and swirled with warm cinnamon, this bread is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. The combination of sweet apples and aromatic spices creates a tender crumb, while a golden, cinnamon-sugar crust adds a delightful crunch. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or toasted with a bit of butter, Apple Cinnamon Bread is a cozy, homemade treat that fills your kitchen with the comforting scents of autumn.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened 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.
- Add the dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the apples: Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together. Set aside.
- Fill the pan and add topping: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
This Apple Cinnamon Bread is a cozy, spiced treat with tender apple bites and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping, perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee!
