Apple Cinnamon Swirl Loaf
A cozy, buttery loaf swirled with cinnamon-spiced apples, perfect for fall mornings or weekend brunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 65-75 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan with butter or cooking spray. Line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Peel and thinly slice the apples. Set aside.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour half the batter into the loaf pan. Arrange half the apple slices on top and sprinkle with half the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Repeat with the remaining batter, apples, and cinnamon-sugar.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
[‘Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf.’, ‘Use fresh, firm apples for the best texture.’, ‘Reduce granulated sugar by 1/4 cup for a less sweet loaf.’, ‘Line the pan with parchment paper for easier cleanup.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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