Go Back
–+ servings
Best Homemade Apple Bread

Best Homemade Apple Bread with a Cinnamon Sugar Swirl

Discover the Best Homemade Apple Bread, a moist and flavorful delight with a cinnamon sugar swirl, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 large Eggs Provide structure and moisture
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness, can substitute
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted, creates rich flavor
  • 1/2 cup Milk Dairy-free alternatives allowed
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free blend if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Leavening agent
  • 2 cups Peeled Diced Apple Tart varieties like Granny Smith
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Infuses warmth
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can be replaced with white sugar
For the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can be swapped with regular sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Adds warm flavor

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Best Homemade Apple Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pan.
  2. Beat the large eggs and granulated sugar until light and creamy.
  3. Add melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix until smooth.
  4. Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually add to wet ingredients and fold in apples.
  5. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl; sprinkle over half the batter in the pan.
  6. Layer remaining batter on top and swirl with a butter knife.
  7. Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This Best Homemade Apple Bread is perfect for sharing and can be easily customized with nuts or alternative apple varieties.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!