There’s something magical about the combination of apples and cinnamon — sweet, warm, and nostalgic. This Cinnamon Apple Bread is everything you love about classic apple desserts baked into a tender, moist loaf bursting with fresh apple chunks and cinnamon swirls.
Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack, or as a comforting dessert with tea or coffee, this quick bread is incredibly simple to make and full of cozy goodness. The best part? Your kitchen will smell amazing while it bakes.
🍏 Why You’ll Love This Apple Cinnamon Bread
- 🧁 Soft, moist texture thanks to fresh apples and oil
- 🍎 Loaded with cinnamon-spiced apples in every bite
- ☕ Perfect with coffee or tea
- 👩🍳 No mixer required – one bowl and a whisk
- 🧺 Freezer-friendly and great for gifting
👉 From my kitchen: I love drizzling this loaf with a simple cinnamon glaze or adding chopped walnuts for a little crunch — feel free to make it your own!
🛒 Ingredients
Makes 1 loaf (about 10 slices)
For the bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups peeled, chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
Optional cinnamon swirl:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Optional glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
👨🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Oven & Pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Salt
Step 3: Make the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk:
- Eggs
- Brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Oil
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in the chopped apples — don’t overmix.
Step 4: Layer & Swirl (Optional)
Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar swirl mixture evenly over the batter. Pour in the rest of the batter and use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon layer.
Step 5: Bake
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil halfway through if the top browns too quickly.
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Step 6: Glaze (Optional)
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and cinnamon. Drizzle over the cooled bread.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Slice warm with a pat of butter or cream cheese
- Serve with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce for dessert
- Toast leftovers and top with almond butter for breakfast
- Perfect for brunch, lunch boxes, or afternoon tea
🔍 Nutrition (Per Slice, approx.)
- Calories: 230
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 32g
- Sugar: 18g
- Protein: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
Nutrition varies based on glaze and add-ins.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance
- Add crunch with chopped walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds
- Add-ins: A handful of raisins or dried cranberries are delicious
- Make it dairy-free with almond or oat milk and coconut oil
- Double the recipe and freeze one loaf for later
✨ From My Kitchen to Yours
This Cinnamon Apple Bread is more than just a loaf — it’s comfort food in every bite. Moist, tender, and swirled with spiced sweetness, it’s the kind of recipe that makes a house feel like home. Whether you’re baking for family, friends, or just treating yourself, it never fails to bring smiles.
It’s also a fantastic bake-ahead treat — it actually tastes better the next day when all the flavors have melded.
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