Description
Warm cinnamon swirls and juicy apple bits nestle in a soft, golden crumb. Each slice is crowned with a silky vanilla glaze that pools around tender apples for the perfect balance of spice and sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple peeled cored and diced
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 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 sugar baking powder cinnamon and salt.
- In a separate bowl beat the egg then stir in the milk melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apple making sure to distribute pieces evenly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the bread cools in the pan for 10 minutes whisk together the powdered sugar milk and vanilla to make a glaze then drizzle over the top.
Notes
- Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing to prevent crumbling
- For extra apple flavor stir in a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans
- Store leftovers wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to three days
- You can swap the granulated sugar for brown sugar for a deeper caramel note