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Cinnamon Apple Loaf Cake

This delightful loaf cake combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon and apple, perfect for cozy days and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups flour (all-purpose flour works beautifully)
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder to help our cake rise
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and maybe a pinch more for good measure
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract the secret weapon for any great cake
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk for that lovely moist texture
Add-ins
  • 2 cups apples peeled, cored, and diced; Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are perfect
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar to sprinkle on top for a little caramelized crunch

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (around 3-4 minutes).
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and sprinkle brown sugar on top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 55-60 minutes, checking after 50 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Serving
  1. Slice and enjoy your creation—perhaps with a cup of tea or coffee.

Notes

If you'd like the apples to stay slightly firmer, add them towards the end of your mix. Tossing the diced apples in a bit of flour before folding them in helps to keep them from sinking. This loaf stays moist for days if covered.