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Apple Cinnamon Bread

Apple Cinnamon Bread

This apple cinnamon bread is buttery moist and cake-like with plenty of apples, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

Apples

  • 1.5 cups peeled & chopped apples (½ inch chunks; about 2 medium apples)
  • 0.33 cups packed brown sugar light or dark
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Batter

  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 0.33 cups unsweetened applesauce (at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups whole milk (at room temperature)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Adjust the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  • Stir the apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon together. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside. Beat the butter and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, then beat until combined. Scrape down the sides as needed. Beat in the applesauce and vanilla extract until combined. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix on low speed, slowly adding the milk. Beat just until combined, ensuring no lumps.
  • Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spoon the apples over the top and add any juices. Pour remaining batter over and swirl with a knife.
  • Bake for 60-75 minutes, covering with aluminum foil at the 30-minute mark. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  • Once cooled, cut into slices and serve. Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

For freezing instructions, freeze the baked and cooled loaf for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving. Substitute applesauce with plain yogurt or sour cream if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Apple Cinnamon Bread, Baking, comfort food, dessert, Homemade, Quick Bread
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