Soft, cozy, and filled with warm cinnamon aroma β the kind of homemade baking that makes mornings special βπ€
This Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Loaf is perfect for slow weekend mornings, cozy breakfasts, or simple moments when homemade baking matters most. With tender apple pieces baked into a lightly sweet, cinnamon-kissed crumb, every slice stays soft and moist for days β¨
π Ingredients
Main Ingredients
β’ 2 large eggs
β’ 1/2 cup granulated sugar
β’ 1/3 cup neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
β’ 1/4 cup milk
β’ 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
β’ 1 teaspoon baking powder
β’ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
β’ 1 cup diced apple (firm apples work best)
π Best apple choices: Honeycrisp, Fuji, Granny Smith, or Gala. Dice apples small for even baking.
π©βπ³ Step-by-Step Preparation
1οΈβ£ Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2οΈβ£ Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
3οΈβ£ Add oil and milk β mix until smooth.
4οΈβ£ Stir in flour, baking powder, and cinnamon gently (donβt overmix!).
5οΈβ£ Fold in diced apples carefully.
6οΈβ£ Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top.
7οΈβ£ Bake for 45β50 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
8οΈβ£ Cool in pan for 10β15 minutes, then transfer to a rack before slicing.
π‘ Serving Ideas
π― Serve warm with butter or honey
β Toast and enjoy with coffee or tea
π¨ Turn into dessert with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
β Pro Tips
β¨ Dice apples evenly to prevent sinking
β¨ Avoid overmixing for soft texture
β¨ If top browns too fast, cover with foil in last 10 minutes
βοΈ Storage
β’ Room temperature β up to 2 days
β’ Refrigerator β up to 5 days
β’ Freezer β up to 3 months (wrap slices individually)
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