Apple Cinnamon Streusel Loaf is a delightful blend of tender, spiced cake with chunks of fresh apples, topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel. It’s the ideal treat for fall, with its warm flavors filling your kitchen and tantalizing your taste buds. This loaf is easy to make and perfect for a cozy breakfast, snack, or dessert. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet morning, this recipe will surely become a favorite.
Ingredients:
For the Loaf:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup peeled and chopped apples (about 1-2 medium apples)
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the melted butter and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, then stir in the sour cream until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the loaf light and fluffy.
- Fold in the chopped apples and, if desired, the chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and flavor.
- For the streusel topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Once baked, allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy your warm, comforting Apple Cinnamon Streusel Loaf!
This Apple Cinnamon Streusel Loaf is perfect for any occasion. The sweet apples, combined with the warm cinnamon flavors and buttery streusel topping, create a mouthwatering dessert that will impress everyone. With a moist, tender crumb and a slightly crisp streusel finish, this loaf is a treat that can be enjoyed year-round, but it’s especially perfect as the weather turns cooler. Enjoy it fresh out of the oven or as a snack with your morning coffee or tea.