A Deliciously Sweet Treat!
Are you looking for a warm, fragrant, and utterly delightful treat to brighten your day? Look no further than Cinnamon Apple Bread! This homemade loaf brings the perfect combination of tender apples, warming spices, and soft bread that makes it a must-bake for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup apples peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar for topping
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan to ensure your bread comes out perfectly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk until well blended.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step is crucial for a nice texture!
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time. Then add the vanilla extract, mixing until everything is well combined.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just combined. Make sure not to overmix!
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold in the diced apples, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Layer the Batter: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over it, and then pour the remaining batter on top.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.