Description
Soft, spiced loaf with tender apple chunks and a gooey cinnamon-sugar swirl, finished with a drizzled vanilla glaze that fills the kitchen with irresistible autumn aromas.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peeled diced apple
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and granulated sugar.
- In a separate bowl beat the eggs then whisk in the milk, sour cream, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apple pieces.
- In a small bowl mix the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter to make the swirl.
- Spoon half of the batter into the prepared pan and spread to the edges.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar swirl mixture evenly over the batter.
- Top with the remaining batter and smooth the surface.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the bread cools, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
- When the loaf is warm but not hot, drizzle the glaze over the top and let it set before slicing.
Notes
- Store cooled bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Substitute pears for apples to give a different fruity twist.
- Make sure the swirl layer is evenly distributed for the best taste in every slice.
- Allow the bread to cool slightly before glazing to prevent the glaze from soaking in.