This warm and comforting apple loaf fills your home with the sweet aroma of cinnamon and baked apples. As it bakes, the apples soften and release their natural sweetness into the tender batter. A delicate cinnamon-sugar topping forms a light golden crust, giving each slice a cozy bakery-style flavor perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 medium apples, peeled and diced small
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for apples)
2 tablespoons sugar mixed with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
In a small bowl, toss the diced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside to allow the flavors to blend.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
In another bowl, beat the eggs. Add vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the cinnamon apples evenly throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the surface.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Texture and Flavor
Soft and moist crumb
Tender sweet apple pieces
Warm cinnamon spice
Light crisp sugary topping
Storage
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Refrigerate up to 5 days.
Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 months.
Conclusion
This Cozy Cinnamon Apple Bread is simple, comforting, and full of warm winter flavor. It’s perfect for breakfast, afternoon coffee, or a sweet homemade dessert that feels like a hug in every slice.