Description
Experience the comfort of homemade baking with the Apple Cinnamon Delight Loaf. This recipe features the timeless combination of apples and cinnamon, baked into a soft, moist loaf that promises a delightful treat. Ideal for breakfast, a cozy snack alongside your coffee, or just as a prelude to a leisurely afternoon, this loaf capitalizes on the comforting flavors and aromas that are sure to warm the heart and home.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup peeled and diced apples
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for the Cinnamon Swirl
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon for the Cinnamon Swirl
Instructions
- Prepare the Loaf Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan thoroughly to ensure the loaf can be removed easily after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside as you prepare the wet ingredients.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Incorporate Eggs and Liquids: Gradually add in the eggs, one at a time, to the creamed sugar mixture, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Follow with the milk and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the batter.
- Add Apples and Swirl: Gently fold in the diced apples. In a small bowl, mix the additional granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Spoon this mixture over the batter and use a knife or spatula to swirl it through the batter to create a marbled effect.
- Bake: Pour the final batter into the greased loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before removing. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes