Apple Cinnamon Loaf (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Filling/Topping
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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Optional: a tiny pinch of ground nutmeg
→ Cake
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
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1/2 cup sour cream, bring to room temp
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1/2 cup regular sugar
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2 medium eggs, room temp
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1/4 teaspoon table salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 1/2 cups plain all-purpose flour
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2 spoons of room-temp milk
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1 peeled Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced into half-inch cubes
→ Glaze
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1-2 teaspoons of hot water
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1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place parchment paper inside a loaf pan and keep it to the side.
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Stir together the cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Set it nearby.
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In a big bowl, combine the sugar, butter, sour cream, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Stir until smooth using a whisk or electric mixer. In a different bowl, mix the baking powder, baking soda, flour, and salt. Gradually combine the wet and dry mixtures, stirring gently without overdoing it.
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Chop the apple into cubes after peeling and coring it. Hold back some pieces for adding on top later.
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Add half the batter to the loaf pan, smooth the surface, and sprinkle on part of the cinnamon sugar mix. Gently swirl using a butter knife. Top with the rest of the batter, sprinkle on the leftover cinnamon sugar, add the reserved apple chunks, and do another knife swirl on the top layer.
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Pop the pan into the oven and bake it for around 50-55 minutes. Test it with a toothpick—if it comes out dry, it's ready. Let the baked loaf sit on a cooling rack for 10-20 minutes.
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Mix the hot water and powdered sugar in a tiny bowl until smooth and pourable. Drizzle or spoon it over the now-cool loaf.
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Leave the glazed loaf for 5-10 minutes, then slice it up and serve.
# Notes:
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Using room-temp ingredients (like eggs, butter, and sour cream) ensures a smooth batter.
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Swirling the cinnamon sugar mix gives it that signature layered look and taste.