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A top-down view of a golden brown apple cinnamon swirl loaf resting on a white ceramic plate placed on a white marble countertop. The loaf has visible chunks of tender apple and swirls of cinnamon sugar throughout the crust, giving it a rustic, homemade feel. The soft texture and rich aroma of baked cinnamon and apples are visually inviting, with a clean and minimalist background that focuses entirely on the loaf’s freshly baked charm.

Apple Cinnamon Cake Recipe

This apple cinnamon loaf blends tender apples, a swirl of cinnamon-sugar, and a buttery, moist base for a delightful dessert or snack—perfect with a cup of coffee or tea!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 208 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Toothpick

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 apple peeled and chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Beat white sugar and butter until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
    A large glass mixing bowl placed on a white marble countertop contains ⅔ cup white sugar and ½ cup softened butter being beaten together using a silver electric hand mixer. Nearby, two large eggs and a small bowl of vanilla extract are arranged, ready to be added. The mixture appears smooth and creamy, signifying it’s well-whipped. This step builds the base structure of the batter and ensures richness and flavor in the final apple cinnamon loaf.
  • Combine flour and baking powder; stir into the butter mixture. Mix in milk until the batter is smooth.
    This image shows a large transparent glass bowl placed on a white marble surface, where 1½ cups all-purpose flour and 1¾ teaspoons baking powder are being stirred into the creamy butter-sugar mixture using a spatula. A clear cup of ½ cup milk is being poured into the batter. This important step blends dry and wet ingredients to create a smooth, well-balanced batter that will bake evenly and rise beautifully in the oven for a soft loaf.
  • Pour half the batter into the loaf pan. Add half the apples and brown sugar mixture on top and lightly pat down.
    A silver 9x5-inch loaf pan sits on a clean white marble countertop. Inside, half of the prepared batter is evenly spread. A layer of finely chopped apple (from one peeled apple) and half of the brown sugar-cinnamon mix is added on top and lightly patted down using a spoon. This step creates the first flavorful layer of the loaf, adding moisture and a deliciously sweet apple-cinnamon swirl to the middle of the baked treat.
  • Pour remaining batter over the first layer, then top with the remaining apples and brown sugar mixture. Lightly pat and swirl with a spoon.
    A top-down image of the same silver loaf pan resting on a white marble surface. The remaining half of the batter is poured on top of the apple-cinnamon layer. The rest of the chopped apple and cinnamon-sugar mixture is sprinkled over the top, and a silver spoon is used to gently swirl the surface. This final step before baking creates a beautiful marbled effect and ensures that each bite of the loaf is rich with flavor and texture.
  • Bake for 30–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
    A top-down view of a golden brown apple cinnamon swirl loaf resting on a white ceramic plate placed on a white marble countertop. The loaf has visible chunks of tender apple and swirls of cinnamon sugar throughout the crust, giving it a rustic, homemade feel. The soft texture and rich aroma of baked cinnamon and apples are visually inviting, with a clean and minimalist background that focuses entirely on the loaf’s freshly baked charm.