Apple Cinnamon Loaf Cake is a heavenly combination of fresh apples, warm spices, and moist cake batter that creates a sweet and comforting dessert. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or as a dessert to impress your guests. The aroma of cinnamon and apples baking together will fill your kitchen with a sense of warmth and coziness. Let’s dive into the recipe for this delightful loaf cake.
Ingredients:
- 2 large apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until well combined and slightly fluffy.
- Add the vegetable oil (or melted butter) and vanilla extract to the sugar-egg mixture, whisking until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a light and tender texture.
- Fold in the diced apples and chopped nuts (if using) gently to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle a mixture of cinnamon and sugar over the top of the batter before baking.
- Bake the loaf cake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve the Apple Cinnamon Loaf Cake warm or at room temperature. It pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea, coffee, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy this moist, flavorful Apple Cinnamon Loaf Cake with your family and friends! It’s a recipe you’ll want to make again and again.