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Moist Apple Cinnamon Bread: The Coziest Homemade Loaf

A close-up slice of moist apple bread featuring a cinnamon swirl and visible chunks of apple, sitting on a light plate.
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Bake this incredibly moist apple cinnamon bread, a quick bread packed with fresh apples and warm spices. It delivers bakery-style comfort perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a simple dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups fresh apples, peeled and chopped (about 2 medium apples)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • For the Cinnamon Swirl: 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • For the Glaze (Optional): 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped apples and nuts, if using.
  6. Prepare the cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, mix the 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  7. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon swirl mixture evenly over the batter. Top with the remaining batter.
  8. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent it with foil after 40 minutes.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. If using the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bread before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor contrast against the sweet batter.
  • To keep this bread moist for days, wrap the cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap before storing it at room temperature.
  • For an Amish Apple Fritter Bread feel, toss the chopped apples with 1 tablespoon of flour before mixing them into the batter to prevent sinking.

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