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Moist Cinnamon Apple Bread: The Best Easy Fall Bake

A thick slice of moist apple bread featuring a cinnamon swirl and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze.
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Make this incredibly moist cinnamon apple bread using simple ingredients. This quick bread recipe delivers bakery-style results perfect for a cozy breakfast or autumn dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 cups fresh apples, peeled and chopped (about 2 medium apples)
  • For the Cinnamon Swirl: 1/4 cup brown sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • For the Glaze (Optional): 1 cup powdered sugar mixed with 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and applesauce until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix the batter.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped fresh apples.
  7. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon swirl mixture evenly over the batter. Top with the remaining batter.
  8. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. If using the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bread before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor and texture contrast.
  • To keep this bread moist for days, wrap the cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap before storing it at room temperature.
  • This recipe makes a wonderful homemade apple gift; wrap slices in parchment paper and tie with twine.

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