Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 55 minutes
Pan Size: 9 × 5-inch loaf pan
Oven Temperature: 350°F (175°C)
This old-fashioned apple loaf is soft in the middle, golden on the outside, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor. It’s perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or a sweet snack straight from the oven.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups peeled and diced apples
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Optional Cinnamon Sugar Topping
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 × 5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the white sugar and brown sugar together. Add the eggs and beat until smooth and slightly creamy.
- Stir in the oil (or melted butter) and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the diced apples and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed through the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- If using the topping, mix the sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle it evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serving Ideas
Serve warm with butter
Drizzle with honey or maple syrup
Dust with powdered sugar
Enjoy plain with tea or coffee
Storage
Room temperature: Store covered for up to 3 days
Refrigerator: Up to 5 days
Freezer: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months