Cinnamon Apple Bread Recipe
A soft, moist, and warmly spiced homemade apple bread loaf packed with real apple chunks and made with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Equipment
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups apples peeled and diced, about 2 medium apples
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and set aside.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl.
- Beat eggs with both sugars in a separate bowl. Add oil, yogurt, and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the diced apples with a spatula.
- Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture.
- Do not overmix the batter or the loaf will be tough.
- Tent with foil after 40 minutes if the top is browning too quickly.
- Dice apples into small 1/2-inch pieces so they distribute evenly.