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Cinnamon Apple Bread

Cinnamon Apple Bread: The Ultimate Cozy Fall Delight

This Cinnamon Apple Bread recipe embodies the essence of fall baking, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter or vegan butter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or brown sugar for richness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 large Eggs or applesauce for vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Milk any milk variant
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar or dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon for flavor
  • 2 cups Apple peeled, cored, and chopped
For the Topping
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • to taste Water to achieve desired consistency

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cinnamon Apple Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Beat unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth, then add eggs one at a time.
  4. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet, alternating with milk until just combined.
  5. Mix together light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and chopped apples until well-coated.
  6. Layer half the batter, half the apple mixture, swirl, then repeat the layers.
  7. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over the top.
  8. Bake for 45-55 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
  10. Mix the glaze ingredients and drizzle over the cooled bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, choose tart apple varieties and avoid overmixing the batter.

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