Description
Cinnamon Apple Bread is a warm, comforting fall treat swirled with cinnamon sugar and packed with juicy apple chunks. This easy one-bowl recipe is perfect for cozy brunches, lunchbox snacks, and edible gifts.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120ml) neutral oil
- ⅓ cup (80ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins:
- 1 ½ cups peeled and diced apples (about 1 large apple)
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix eggs, oil, milk, sugars, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine: Add wet to dry and stir just until combined.
- Fold In Apples: Stir in diced apples and optional nuts.
- Add Swirl: Pour half the batter into the pan. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mix. Add rest of batter and gently swirl.
- Bake: Bake 50–60 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then on a rack.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for balanced flavor.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread light.
- Let it cool fully before slicing for best texture.
- Store at room temp for 3 days or freeze slices for up to 3 months.
- Add applesauce (¼ cup) for more moisture if apples are dry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Apple Bread, Easy Apple Bread, Fall Baking, Apple Cinnamon Dessert, Moist Apple Loaf