Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade apple cinnamon swirl loaf. This delicious treat is perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and finely diced apples (about 1–2 apples)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in eggs one at a time, then add sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in diced apples.
- Make swirl mixture: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Layer batter and swirl mixture: Pour half the batter into the pan, sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar mix, add remaining batter, and top with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mix. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- Consider using tart apples for a contrasting flavor or sweeter varieties for a milder taste.
- Loaf freezes well—wrap tightly in plastic and foil for storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
