This loaf cake captures the cozy flavors of fall with its warm spices, sweet apple cider, and a delightful cinnamon sugar crust. It’s perfect for a chilly morning or a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients:
- For the Loaf:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced apples (about 1 medium apple)
- For the Cinnamon Sugar Crust:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Prepare the Loaf:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, melted butter, egg, apple cider, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the diced apples.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Crust:
- In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake the Loaf:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Slice and enjoy!