If you’re craving an Irresistible homemade treat, this Apple Cinnamon Swirl Loaf Cake is sure to hit the spot! It’s packed with sweet, soft apples and a delicious cinnamon-sugar swirl, then finished with a simple sweet glaze. Easy to make and full of cinnamon flavour, this apple cinnamon loaf cake is delicious with coffee in the morning or served as an afternoon treat.
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.
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.
Homemade Apple Cinnamon Swirl Loaf
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar (66g / 2.33 oz )
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup white sugar (134g / 4.73 oz)
- 1/2 cup soft butter (115g / 4 oz)
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla essence
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour (190g / 6.7 oz)
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk (120ml / 4 fl oz)
- 2 apples peeled and chopped
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup Icing sugar (powdered sugar)(60g / 2.1 oz)
- 2 tablespoons milk (30ml / 1 fl oz)
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.
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Variations of Apple Cinnamon Swirl Loaf
Add chopped pecans for a nutty crunch and a slightly buttery flavour.
Drizzle with caramel sauce instead of icing sugar glaze or swirl some into the batter for a sweet upgrade.
Add a buttery cinnamon Streusel crumb topping for a bakery-style finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s up to you. Peeled apples give a softer texture, while unpeeled apples add a rustic feel and extra fiber.
Absolutely! Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature.
Yes, but firm, tart-sweet apples like Granny Smith or Pink Lady work best for baking and hold their shape.
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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If you enjoyed this Apple Cinnamon Loaf, here are a few more bakes you might love
- Classic Scones – Perfectly light and flaky, ideal with jam and cream.
- Frankfurter Kranz – A showstopping German buttercream cake with layers of indulgence.
- Shortbread Cookies – Buttery, crisp, and melt-in-your-mouth.
- Butterkuchen (German Butter Cake) – A soft, yeasted sheet cake with golden sugar-butter topping.
- Yoghurt Cake with Lemon Glaze, a simple cake with a fresh lemon glaze.
Each recipe brings something special, whether you’re in the mood for a quick treat or planning an afternoon of baking. Happy baking!
Recipe Credit
I received this recipe from my sister.