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Apple Cinnamon Loaf Cake

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A sensational blend of fresh apples and fragrant cinnamon, baked to perfection in a moist, tender loaf, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted) Use melted butter for the crumble
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (room temperature) Ensure butter is at room temperature
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar Add to the butter
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 0.5 cups buttermilk (room temperature) Ensure buttermilk is at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
  • 1 large or 2 small apples (diced + 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon) Toss diced apples with extra cinnamon
Crumble Topping
  • 0.5 cups light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Use for the crumble mixture
Maple Glaze
  • 0.67 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk Adjust for desired consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and grease it with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups of flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the granulated sugar and room temperature butter until creamy and fluffy, about one minute.
  4. Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract into the mixture, mixing until everything is well combined.
Combining
  1. Gradually fold in the flour mixture in two parts, alternating with the buttermilk. Remember, do not overmix!
  2. In a different bowl, mix together melted butter, light brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon for the crumble. Add the flour and mix with a fork until crumbly.
  3. Toss diced apples with additional cinnamon and mix one-third into the batter.
Layering and Baking
  1. Pour half the batter into your prepared pan, layer in another third of the apple mixture, top with the remaining batter, then finish with the last third of apples and the crumble topping.
  2. Slide it into your preheated oven and bake for 60-80 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. If the top gets too dark, lightly cover it with foil.
Finishing
  1. Let the loaf cool for about 15 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a cooling rack.
  2. Whisk your glaze ingredients together and drizzle it over the cooled loaf for that final touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

For a dairy-free option, substitute almond milk for buttermilk and coconut oil for butter. Serve warm with a pat of butter or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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