Cinnamon Apple Bread
A delightful homemade bread infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon and apple, this Cinnamon Apple Bread is perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour For structure
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder For leavening
- 0.5 teaspoon salt For flavor balance
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened For richness
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar For sweetness
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract For flavor
- 2 large eggs For binding
- 0.5 cups milk For moisture
- 0.5 cups light brown sugar, packed For moisture and flavor
Flavor Enhancements
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon For warm spice
- 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and chopped For tartness and moisture
Topping
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar For topping sweetness
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon For topping spice
Glaze
- 0.75 cups confectioners’ sugar For glaze sweetness
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon For glaze spice
- 2 tablespoons water For glaze
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a loaf pan by greasing it.
- In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, whisking them together until well mixed.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and milk to the wet mixture, alternating between each, and mixing until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and chopped apple.
Baking
- Pour half of the batter into the greased loaf pan, smoothing it out evenly.
- Top the first layer of batter with half of the apple mixture, gently swirling it into the batter.
- Add the remaining batter on top, followed by the rest of the apple mixture. Swirl gently.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping and sprinkle it over the batter.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for a bit before transferring to a wire rack.
Glazing
- While the bread cools, prepare the glaze by mixing the confectioners’ sugar, ground cinnamon, and water until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread and allow it to set before slicing.
Notes
Cinnamon Apple Bread can be enjoyed warm for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Store in an airtight container to maintain moisture.