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MEL'S EASY KITCHEN

Apple Fritter Loaf with Cinnamon Swirl

A cinnamon-swirled apple loaf with tender apple pieces and a simple sweet glaze.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Meal: Dessert
By: Melanie

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • 2 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar, for the apples
  • 1 tsp cinnamon, for the apples
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, for the swirl
  • 1 tsp cinnamon, for the swirl
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar, for the batter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, for the batter
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk, for the batter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, for glaze
  • 2 tbsp milk, for glaze; add up to 1 tbsp more if needed
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, for glaze

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 350°F and grease and line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Toss the apples with their sugar and cinnamon; mix the brown sugar and remaining swirl cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  • Beat the butter with the batter sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt separately. Add to the butter mixture in portions, alternating with the milk, and stop mixing when combined.
  • Layer half the batter, half the apples, and half the cinnamon sugar in the pan. Repeat. Draw a knife lightly through the layers.
  • Bake for 55–65 minutes, until a tester comes out clean. Rest in the pan for 15 minutes, then cool on a rack. Whisk the glaze ingredients and drizzle over the loaf. Cut into 10 slices.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 4.2g | Fat: 10.9g | Fiber: 1.3g

Notes

Contains wheat, dairy, and egg. This is a loaf recipe and is distinct from the site’s protein apple-fritter muffins. Gluten-free or dairy-free substitutions have not been tested for this imported version.
Inspired by Cathy Pollak.
Estimated nutrition is for one of 10 equal portions.
Storage: Refrigerate perishable portions in shallow, covered containers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below and use cooked leftovers within 3–4 days. If reheating cooked leftovers, heat them to 165°F throughout.