If you’re craving a comforting and delicious treat for the fall, this homemade Apple Cinnamon Swirl Loaf will hit the spot! It’s packed with soft apples, a rich cinnamon-sugar swirl, and finished with a sweet glaze. Whether you enjoy it with coffee in the morning or as a afternoon snack, this loaf will have everyone asking for more.
Why You Will Love this Apple Cinnamon Swirl Loaf
This loaf is perfect for fall with its soft texture, sweet apples, and cinnamon swirl. It’s an easy recipe that fills your kitchen with an irresistible scent.
Homemade Apple Cinnamon Swirl Loaf
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1/3 cup / 66g / 2.33 oz light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup / 134g / 4.73 oz white sugar
- 1/2 cup / 115g / 4 oz soft butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla essence
- 1 1/2 cups / 190g / 6.7 oz cake flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup / 120ml / 4 fl oz milk
- 2 apples peeled and chopped
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup / 60g / 2.1 oz icing sugar (powdered sugar)
- 2 tablespoons 30ml / 1 fl oz milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch (23×13 cm) loaf tin.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the white sugar and butter until soft and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla essence.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Add to the butter mixture, mixing until well incorporated.
- Stir in the milk until the batter is smooth.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared tin. Top with half the chopped apples and half the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Pour the remaining batter over the apple layer and sprinkle the remaining apples and cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk the icing sugar and milk together until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf and decorate.
This loaf is sure to become a household favourite. It’s easy to make, full of flavour, and perfect for an afternoon tea or breakfast treat.
Variations of Apple Cinnamon Swirl Loaf
For extra crunch, add chopped walnuts or pecan nuts to the batter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add nuts to the recipe?
Absolutely! Chopped walnuts or pecan nuts can be added for extra texture and flavour. Simply fold them into the batter or sprinkle them on top with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Can I make this loaf without a stand mixer?
Yes, a hand mixer or even a whisk and some elbow grease will work just fine! Just make sure to cream the butter and sugar well until light and fluffy.
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