Description
This Cinnamon Apple Bread is a delightful treat that combines the warmth of cinnamon with the sweetness of apples, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1–1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1–1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 large apple peeled cored and chopped into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract, eggs, and milk to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In another bowl, toss the chopped apples with brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Fold the apple mixture into the batter gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with the brown sugar and cinnamon topping.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix together confectioners’ sugar, ground cinnamon, and water until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled bread.
Notes
For a richer flavor, let the bread sit overnight before slicing. This also enhances the cinnamon and apple flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg
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