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Cinnamon Apple Bread

Cinnamon apple bread with a cinnamon-sugar swirl baked into a tender loaf with diced apples in every slice. A lightly crisp cinnamon-sugar top and golden ribboned center make this breakfast loaf feel bakery-style without extra fuss.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cinnamon Apple Bread
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cup apples, peeled and finely diced
  • 2 tbsp sugar For cinnamon swirl.
  • 1 tsp cinnamon For cinnamon swirl.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Prep and preheat
  1. Preheat oven to 350F, then grease a 9x5 loaf pan.
  2. Whisk all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together until evenly combined.
Mix the batter
  1. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, then fold in diced apples.
Build the swirl loaf
  1. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, then mix the cinnamon-sugar swirl and sprinkle half over the batter.
  2. Add the remaining batter and top with the remaining cinnamon sugar.
  3. Run a knife through the batter once to create a subtle swirl.
Bake and cool
  1. Bake at 350F for 55-65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Pro tip: don’t overmix once the flour goes in—fold just until no dry streaks remain to keep the loaf tender. Store tightly wrapped in the fridge up to 4 days; rewarm slices in the microwave or toaster oven. Freeze baked slices up to 2 months for best texture. For a lightly different flavor, use light sour cream or Greek yogurt in the same amount.