Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this delicious Cinnamon Apple Bread. Moist and flavorful, this easy-to-make loaf is perfect for breakfast or as a snack any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Fold in apples and nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55–65 minutes. Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top before baking.
- This bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
