Go Back
Print

Apple Cinnamon Loaf Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350
A moist and flavorful loaf cake combining tender apples and warm cinnamon, topped with a sweet glaze.

Ingredients

Flour and Leavening

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch salt

Fats and Sugars

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (room temperature)

Apple and Flavor

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 large apple (diced + cinnamon) (diced, coated in cinnamon)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Crumble Topping

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Glaze

  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk (for glazing)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line and grease loaf pan.
  • Mix dry ingredients; beat sugar and butter, add eggs and vanilla.
  • Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk; fold in apples and layer in pan.
  • Prepare crumble topping; sprinkle over batter. Bake 60-80 mins.
  • Cool, then whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over loaf.

Notes

Ensure not to overmix the batter for a tender crumb.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple, Cinnamon, loaf