This is the best and most delicious moist cinnamon apple bread recipe ever! All you need to make this recipe are 11 ingredient that you probably have, fresh apples and 15 minutes of easy prep time. By the way, have you tried my caramel apple cake yet?
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Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, mix applesauce and brown sugar just until combined for about 1 minute. Turning mixer to low, slowly mix in oil to combine.
Add eggs and vanilla and stir just until combined for about 1 minute.
Add flour mixture and stir to combine. Don't overmix at any step.
Fold in chopped apples just until combined.
Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and top with cinnamon sugar and additional apple slices if desired. Bake for about 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
Expert tips for success
- Don't forget to add the cinnamon-sugar mixture to the top, that's what forms the crispy crust.
- Never overmix the apple cinnamon bread batter. Just mix to combine the ingredients at every step.
- You can add extra apples on top as garnish depending on your preference. However, if you plan on storing leftovers for a few days, it may be better to leave them off as the tops get moist over time.
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FAQs on apples
You can actually use any apples that you have on hand, and it will turn out pretty amazing. I don't always use the same type of apple each time, because they all have great qualities that enhance the flavor. Some of my favorites to use in this recipe are: Fuji, Honeycrisp, and Gala.
Yes, if you prefer the texture of shredded apples, you can substitute them for chopped. The flavor is going to remain the same, but the texture will be much more smooth and less chunky.
Storage
It will last 2 days after you bake it. Keep it in an airtight container to keep it moist and fresh.
Can I Freeze it?
Yes. Make sure it's wrapped up tightly, and you store it in a freezer bag or another airtight container. Thaw on the counter before serving.
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Recipe
Soft and Moist Cinnamon Apple Bread
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ⅞ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup mild flavored vegetable or canola oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups peeled chopped apples (about 1 to 2 apples depending on size)
- OPTIONAL apple slices for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5 or 8x4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper with an overhang on all sides to easily lift the bread out of the pan after baking. Set aside.
- Combine 2 tablespoon white sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, mix applesauce and brown sugar just until combined for about 1 minute. Turning mixer to low, slowly mix in oil to combine. Add eggs and vanilla* and stir just until combined for about 1 minute. Add flour mixture and stir to combine. Don't overmix at any step.
- Fold in chopped apples just until combined. Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and top with cinnamon sugar mixture and additional apple slices if desired. Bake for about 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
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renae A baffo
I came across a spectacular apple bread years ago that was incredibly moist and delicious but haven't been able to duplicate it. Before I try again, can you please tell me if adding butter would add to the moistness of this bread? I read above that someone found it to be a bit dry. What do you recommend? Also, would you please number your top 3 apple varieties (in order of preference) for this recipe? Thank you so much.
Stan Ivanov
In my opinion the recipe if followed exactly will make the bread quite moist so I wouldn't suggest butter.
As far as apple varieties the best ones (in no particular order) are Fuji, Honeycrisp, and Gala
Linda Chriswell
This Apple Bread is is great, it's moist and delicious and not overly sweet.
Ekaterina
Hi Sabine
Thank you very much for the recipe! I have just finished my afternoon tea with this cake and it came out delicious!
One slight challenge i have experienced, was that the edges of the bread, those that were inside the pan, came out a bit too brown and on the verge of having burned bitter flavour. How can I avoid it next time? It is the temperature?
Thank you!
Sabine
Hi Ekaterina, I have never experienced this problem. I think it could be the pan or the temperature was too hot. I use a non-stick loaf pan as shown in the pictures and bake as stated in the recipe. Hope that helps!