Description
Warm from the oven, this apple-studded quick bread offers swirls of cinnamon sugar and a silky vanilla glaze, folding juicy fruit into each moist, spiced slice that disappears fast.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple peeled cored and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour baking powder baking soda salt cinnamon and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl combine the granulated sugar brown sugar eggs milk melted butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apple evenly into the batter.
- In a small bowl mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the swirl.
- Spoon half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture then add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the cinnamon sugar.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl whisk together the powdered sugar milk and vanilla extract until smooth then drizzle over the cooled bread.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- For extra crunch stir in a quarter cup of chopped pecans or walnuts.
- You can use two small apples for a stronger apple flavor or try Granny Smith for tartness.
- Serve warm with a pat of butter or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert twist.