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Apple Bread with Cinnamon Swirl
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Apple Bread with Cinnamon Swirl

Apple Bread with Cinnamon Swirl is a moist loaf cake featuring diced tart apples and a cinnamon-sugar swirl that runs through the batter. The bread blends brown sugar, cinnamon, eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla, and a leavened flour base for a tender crumb. This quick bread showcases a sweet-spiced ribbon that complements the fresh, slightly tart apple pieces, making it suitable for breakfast or a sweet snack.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 205 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 egg large
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup butter unsalted; melted and slightly cooled; 1 stick
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup peeled cored, and finely diced tart baking apples, from 1 apple (preferably Granny Smith)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and set an oven rack in the middle position. Spray an 8½ x 4½-inch (22 x 11-cm) loaf pan lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Line the long side of the pan with a parchment paper “sling” and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray again.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon until evenly combined. Set aside.
  3. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or beaters, beat the eggs and granulated sugar on medium speed until pale and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  4. With the mixer on low, gradually add the melted butter followed by the milk and vanilla, and mix just until evenly combined.
  5. Add the flour, salt, and baking powder to the batter and mix on low speed until evenly combined.
  6. Add the apples to the batter and fold with a rubber spatula until evenly incorporated.
  7. Spoon about ⅔ of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle about ⅔ of the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture on top of the batter. Spoon the remaining batter over top, followed by the remaining brown sugar-cinnamon mixture. Using a butter knife, swirl the layers by making a zig-zag motion through the batter once in each direction (don't overdo it!).
  8. Bake for about 50 minutes, until the bread is golden brown and a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool on a rack for about 30 minutes, then use the parchment sling to lift the bread out of the pan and onto the rack. Let cool completely before slicing, a few hours or overnight. Store loosely covered with aluminum foil on the countertop for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 205kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 160mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 205

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 205kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 160mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.