Description
Sweet aromas of cinnamon apple loaf waft through kitchens, promising comfort and warmth. Rich, moist crumb studded with tender fruit offers a delightful slice of homemade happiness you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 apples, chopped
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare a loaf pan by generously coating the interior with butter and dusting with flour to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon, whisking until evenly distributed.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, using an electric mixer or vigorous hand-whisking.
- Incorporate eggs into the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully integrated before adding the next.
- Gently fold the vanilla extract into the wet ingredients, creating a smooth and aromatic base.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk to maintain a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Carefully fold diced apples into the batter, distributing them evenly to ensure consistent fruit throughout the loaf.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to create an even surface.
- For the streusel topping, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the streusel mixture generously over the batter, covering the entire surface.
- Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, typically around 50-60 minutes.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Optional: Drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk for added sweetness.
Notes
- Choose firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and balanced flavor profile in your loaf.
- Dice apples uniformly to ensure even distribution and prevent sinking to the bottom of the batter during baking.
- Gently fold apple chunks into the batter to maintain their shape and prevent excessive breaking, which can make the loaf too wet.
- Sprinkle extra cinnamon and a light dusting of raw sugar on top before baking for a delightful crispy, caramelized crust that adds extra crunch and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg