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Moist Apple Bread Cinnamon

Category: Homemade Baked Goods Made Simple

Cinnamon-apple bread with icing. Done in 65 min. Yields 10 slices. Fall favorite for baking.
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Updated on Thu, 15 May 2025 12:25:09 GMT
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Turn everyday kitchen staples into cozy spiced apple bread. Every bite’s filled with juicy fruit, cinnamon, and soft crumb. It’s finished with creamy vanilla drizzle, awesome for sweet mornings or anytime you want a pick-me-up.

I messed around with lots of test bakes and figured out that if you build the layers the right way, you get just the right mix of soft middle and crumbly edges that’ll disappear quick.

Tasty Elements

Use tart apples for punchy, bright flavor

Vanilla boosts everything

Brown sugar makes it gooey and deep

Cinnamon brings a hug of comfort

Careful measuring keeps things just right

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Magic in the Making

Stir up your dry stuff in one bowl, whisk wet in another.

Chop apples in little even bits so everything cooks the same.

Spoon in layers: batter, then apples, then cinnamon-sugar — repeat.

Poke with a toothpick to see if it’s baked through.

Pour icing over when it’s cool to touch.

All those many tries taught me the little stuff matters. That’s how you get slices everyone talks about.

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Tasty Ways to Serve

This is awesome warm or cold, as part of breakfast, a snack, or a sweet finish. Throw a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and wow your friends. It totally fits into fall parties or anytime you want to impress.

Keeping It Fresh

Wrap it up tight in both plastic and foil so it stays soft. Slices or whole loaf freezes well — wrap and pop in the freezer for up to three months. Let it come to room temp before you dig in.

Change It Up

Make muffins instead — should get about 14 regular ones

Sweeter or not? Change that by messing with the icing

Switch up apple kinds for fresh flavors

Add a handful of your fave nuts to make it crunchier

Expert Hints

Go for tart apples like Granny Smith for zing

Check that your baking powder hasn’t expired

Don’t scoop flour straight from the bag — measure with a spoon for accuracy

Hold off on icing until it’s not warm anymore

Store in airtight wrap to stay soft and moist

How to Bake It Right

Stick a toothpick in for doneness

Let it hang out in the pan for about ten minutes after baking

Give the glaze a good quarter hour to set up

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Got muffins? Don’t walk away — watch them closely since they bake fast

Roughly same-sized apple bits work best

All my experimenting proves it — taking your time with good ingredients gets you a perfectly moist, flavor-packed loaf every time.

Recipe FAQs

→ Which apples should I grab?
Granny Smith or other tart apples hold up great.
→ Can you stash this in the freezer?
Yup, freeze the loaf whole or sliced for up to three months.
→ How do I keep it fresh?
Just wrap it and leave out on the counter.
→ Is muffin format okay?
Totally! Bake for about 20 minutes instead.
→ What’s with the layering?
That’s how you get those awesome cinnamon swirls inside.

moist apple bread cinnamon

Fresh apples and cinnamon fill this soft bread, finished with smooth vanilla icing. Tastes like autumn in every bite.

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
50 min
Total Time
65 min

Category: Baking

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 10 Servings (1 loaf)

Dietary Preferences: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Bread Base

01 1/2 cup soft, unsalted butter
02 2 big eggs
03 2 teaspoons pure vanilla
04 1 1/2 cups plain flour
05 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
06 1/2 cup regular milk
07 2/3 cup white sugar

→ Filling

08 1 large apple, peeled and diced up small
09 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
10 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed

→ Icing

11 2 tablespoons milk
12 1 cup powdered sugar
13 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps

Step 01

Toss brown sugar with cinnamon in a little bowl. Smear butter or spray inside a 9x5 loaf pan and shake around a bit of flour. Set oven to 350°F.

Step 02

Cream butter and sugar until kind of fluffy. Toss in eggs and vanilla. Pour in flour, baking powder, then the milk—blend it all up.

Step 03

Drop in half the batter, sprinkle over half the apple pieces and generous cinnamon sugar. Do it all again with the rest.

Step 04

Push the topping down into the mix just a bit. Cook it for about 50 minutes. When it springs back, pull from oven and let sit in the pan for 10 minutes.

Step 05

Stir icing stuff in a cup till taken together and smooth. Splash icing over the cooled loaf.

Notes

  1. Loves a tangy baking apple best
  2. Freeze whole or just slices
  3. Stays soft wrapped up on the counter

Required Equipment

  • Loaf pan, 9x5 size
  • Hand mixer
  • Bowls for mixing
  • Wire rack to cool

Allergen Information

Double-check every ingredient for potential allergens and consult a healthcare professional if unsure.
  • Has dairy
  • Has eggs
  • Has wheat

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

This data is for informational purposes only and doesn’t replace medical advice.
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