Warm and Cozy Homemade Apple Cinnamon Swirl Loaf

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This Homemade Apple Cinnamon Swirl Loaf is a delightful combination of warm spices, sweet apples, and a buttery cinnamon-sugar swirl. The loaf comes out golden brown with a tender crumb and a burst of apple flavor in every bite. It’s the perfect cozy treat for chilly mornings or as a sweet dessert after dinner.

  1. Ingredients:
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/2 cup sour cream
    • 1 cup peeled, diced apples (about 1 medium apple)
    • 1/2 cup light brown sugar (for swirl)
    • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for swirl)
    Directions:
    1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
    2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
    3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
    4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
    5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, until just combined.
    6. Fold in the diced apples.
    7. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
    8. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
    9. Add the remaining batter and sprinkle with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar. Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter.
    10. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    11. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
    Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 60 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Kcal: 280 kcal | Servings: 10 slices

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