Apple Cinnamon Swirl Loaf

Apple Cinnamon Swirl Loaf

Fall in a slice! This homemade Apple Cinnamon Swirl Loaf is soft, buttery, and filled with cozy cinnamon sugar goodness. Perfect for autumn afternoons, breakfast, or a sweet snack with tea.

Ingredients

Cinnamon Swirl

• ⅓ cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Loaf Batter

• ⅔ cup white (granulated) sugar
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup finely chopped apple (peeled; any sweet apple works)

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prepare
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   Grease and lightly flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Make the Cinnamon Swirl
   In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Batter
   In a large bowl, cream together the white sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
   Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients
   In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Finish the Batter
   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
   Gently fold in the chopped apples.
6. Layer the Swirl
   Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
   Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter.
   Add the remaining batter, then top with the rest of the cinnamon sugar.
   Use a knife to gently swirl through the batter.
7. Bake
   Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool & Serve
   Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 45–50 minutes
• Total Time: ~1 hour
• Servings: 8–10 slices