🍎🍞 Warm, Moist and Easy Made Cinnamon Apple Bread

Cinnamon Apple Bread ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 from 3,800 happy bakers)
🍏 Bursting with apple chunks | 🍂 Perfect for fall mornings | 👩‍🍳 Beginner-friendly

There’s nothing quite like the smell of Cinnamon Apple Bread baking in the oven—it wraps your home in sweet, spicy comfort. This tender, moist loaf is loaded with juicy apple chunks, swirls of cinnamon sugar, and topped with a buttery crumble. Perfect with coffee, brunch, or as a cozy dessert.

📌 Quick Glance – Comfort Baked into Every Slice

• ⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
• 🍞 Bake Time: 50–60 minutes
• 🍽️ Yields: 1 loaf
• 🍎 Texture: Soft, moist, slightly crisp top
• 🏠 Vibe: Cozy, nostalgic, comforting

⬇️ Jump Ahead

• Ingredients You’ll Need
• Easy Step-by-Step Instructions
• Tips to Customize Your Loaf
• What Bakers Are Raving About
• FAQ – Apple Bread Baking Questions

🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Bread:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup buttermilk or milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups peeled, diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)

Optional Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:

• ¼ cup sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon mixed together

Optional Crumb Topping:

• 2 tbsp cold butter
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup flour
• ½ tsp cinnamon

👩‍🍳 Easy Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

3. Cream Butter & Sugar:
In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, then mix in vanilla and buttermilk.

4. Combine & Fold:
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Fold in the chopped apples gently.

5. Layer & Swirl (optional):
Pour half the batter into the loaf pan. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar, then top with remaining batter. Swirl lightly with a knife.

6. Add Crumb Topping (optional):
Mix topping ingredients until crumbly and sprinkle over the batter.

7. Bake:
Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.

✨ Tips to Customize Your Cinnamon Apple Bread

🍎 Use different apple varieties for sweet/tart contrast
🌰 Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch
🍯 Drizzle with glaze or powdered sugar for a bakery finish
🧈 Serve warm with butter for an extra comforting bite

💬 What Cinnamon Apple Bread Bakers Are Raving About

“This tastes like fall in every bite. My kids devour it!” – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Brittany L.

“So moist and perfectly spiced! I’ll be making this every weekend.” – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jordan T.

“I wrapped slices in parchment and gave them as gifts—huge hit!” – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nancy M.

Cinnamon Apple Bread

This Cinnamon Apple Bread is soft, moist, and packed with fresh apple pieces and a swirl of cinnamon sugar. It’s perfect for breakfast, snacking, or gifting during fall and winter.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 10 slices

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 270

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• For the bread:
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1½ cups peeled and chopped apples about 1–2 apples
• Cinnamon sugar topping:
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Equipment

• 9×5 loaf pan
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Spatula

Method

 

1. Preheat oven
2. Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
3. Mix dry ingredients
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Mix wet ingredients
6. In a large bowl, whisk oil, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
7. Combine & fold
8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet. Stir until just combined. Fold in chopped apples.
9. Add to pan & top
10. Pour batter into prepared pan. In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon for topping. Sprinkle over batter.
11. Bake
12. Bake for 55–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
13. Cool & serve
14. Cool in pan 10–15 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

Use tart apples like Granny Smith or sweet ones like Honeycrisp – or a mix!

For extra flavor, add ¼ teaspoon nutmeg or chopped walnuts.

Freezes well for up to 3 months.

❓ FAQ – Cinnamon Apple Bread Baking Questions

If you’re loving cozy apple flavors this season, don’t miss these Easy Apple OREO Balls. They’re a quick, no-bake treat packed with sweet apple goodness — perfect alongside a warm slice of Cinnamon Apple Bread!