Irresistible cinnamon apple bread

Here’s a recipe for Irresistible Cinnamon Apple Bread that’s sure to fill your kitchen with a wonderful aroma and leave you wanting more:

Ingredients:

For the Bread:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup applesauce (or finely grated apple for a chunkier texture)
• 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (for moisture)

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

For Topping (Optional):

• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 1 tbsp coarse sugar (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients: Stir in the applesauce (or grated apple) and sour cream or yogurt until combined.
5. Combine with dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Make the cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon for the swirl. Set aside.
7. Assemble the bread: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter. Add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Use a butter knife to swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter gently, creating a marbled effect.
8. Optional topping: If using nuts, sprinkle them over the top of the bread along with the coarse sugar for a crunchy topping.
9. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your Irresistible Cinnamon Apple Bread with a cup of tea or coffee! It’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.