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Apple Cinnamon Bread Recipe

This incredible apple cinnamon bread recipe will have your taste buds doing a happy dance! This mouth-watering loaf is a heavenly combination of sweet and spicy flavors that just scream fall comfort. Picture this: tender chunks of juicy apples scattered throughout the soft and moist bread, mingling with warm hints of cinnamon. The aroma alone is enough to make you weak in the knees! And when you take that first bite, oh boy… The texture is perfection, with a delicate crumb that practically melts in your mouth. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to whip up this bakery-worthy treat!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 1 loaf

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 loaf pan

Ingredients
  

For the Batter

  • 4 cups shredded apples (about 4 apples)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Swirl

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Peeling, Coring, and Shredding the Apples

  • Start by peeling away the skin using a knife or peeler. If you have an apple corer, use it to remove the core. If not, simply cut around the core and discard it.
  • Once your apples are peeled and cored, slice them into even slices. You can use a knife or an apple slicer for this. Using a grater, shred the apple pieces into apple shreds. You can even shred the whole apple with the grater to the core rather than slicing into slices to shred. Either way works.

Combining Dry Ingredients for the Bread Dough

  • To create the base of your apple cinnamon bread, start by combining your dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. This includes flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and a generous amount of ground cinnamon. Give them a good whisk to ensure everything is evenly mixed.

Incorporating Wet Ingredients to Form the Batter

  • Once your dry ingredients are well combined, it's time to add the wet ingredients. Melted butter and beaten eggs are the stars of the show here. Pour them into the bowl with your dry ingredients and mix until a thick batter forms. Be careful not to overmix; you want the ingredients to come together, but don't go wild with the whisk.
  • Gently fold the apple shreds into the batter until they're evenly distributed. Don't worry if the batter seems lumpy or if the apple shreds aren't perfectly positioned. This is homemade goodness we're talking about - imperfections only add to the charm.
  • Next, add the vanilla extract and give everything a good stir.

Layering the Cinnamon Swirl in the Batter

  • After pouring half of the batter into your prepared loaf pan, generously sprinkle a thick layer of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top. Then, gently spread the remaining batter over the cinnamon layer. To create a beautiful swirl, run a butter knife or skewer through the batter in a zig-zag motion, swirling the layers together. Just be careful not to overdo it – you want the swirl to be visible, not completely mixed in.

Preparing the Loaf Pan and Preheating the Oven

  • Grease a loaf pan with butter or cooking spray, and consider lining it with parchment paper for easy removal. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This step is crucial for ensuring even baking and a delicious end result.

Baking the Apple Cinnamon Bread to Perfection

  • Place the prepared loaf pan in the preheated oven and let the magic happen. The baking time may vary depending on your recipe, but a good rule of thumb is to start checking for doneness around the halfway mark. Insert a toothpick into the center of the bread – if it comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs, your bread is ready to be devoured. Remember, patience is a virtue, and the reward of a perfectly baked loaf is worth the wait.
    Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Cooling, Slicing, and Serving the Delicious Bread

  • Allow the apple cinnamon bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This step is essential for preventing a soggy bottom and ensuring a moist and tender crumb. Once cooled, resist the urge to devour the entire loaf in one go (I know, it's hard!). Instead, slice the bread into thick, irresistible slices and serve it on a plate, or enjoy it straight from the rack.

Preparing the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix with a standard mixer until a smooth consistency. Otherwise, mix well with a whisk.
  • Drizzle cream cheese frosting over the apple cinnamon bread.