Amish Apple Cinnamon Loaf Cake - A Cozy Fall Favorite 🍎
Soft, buttery, and filled with warm apple pieces, sweet cinnamon, and all the cozy flavors of fall.
Today, I made this Amish Apple Cinnamon Loaf Cake, and I promise you, it's one of those recipes you really can't go wrong with. Trust me, if I can make it, so can you!
With fall in full swing, there's nothing better than the smell of fresh apples and cinnamon coming from the oven. This loaf is made with simple ingredients, plenty of apples, a cinnamon sugar swirl, and just enough butter to make it soft and moist.
It's easy to make, tastes even better with a cup of coffee, and is perfect for those days when you feel like baking something homemade without spending hours in the kitchen.
So put on your favorite music, grab your ingredients, and let's get baking!
Amish Apple Cinnamon Loaf Cake
Ingredients
For the Apple Loaf
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup plus ½ tbsp (120 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup (130 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 medium apples (about 300 g / 10.5 oz), peeled and diced
For the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl
- ⅓ cup packed (70 g) brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Optional Vanilla Glaze
- ⅔ cup (80 g) powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp (15–30 ml) milk
Instructions
1. Prepare the Apples
Peel, core, and dice the apples into small pieces. In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
2. Make the Batter
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 × 5-inch (23 × 13 cm) loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
3. Layer the Apple Cinnamon Swirl
Pour half of the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
Sprinkle half of the diced apples over the batter, followed by half of the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Add the remaining batter, then top with the rest of the apples and cinnamon sugar.
Use a knife or fork to gently swirl the layers together, creating beautiful ribbons of cinnamon throughout the loaf.
4. Bake Until Golden
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
If the top begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
5. Add the Vanilla Glaze (Optional)
Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
Drizzle over the completely cooled loaf for an extra touch of sweetness.
Tips for the Perfect Apple Cinnamon Loaf
Choose the right apples. Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Granny Smith, or Elstar apples work beautifully. They hold their shape while baking and bring a lovely balance of sweetness and tartness.
Use softened butter. Room-temperature butter creams beautifully with sugar, giving your loaf a light, tender crumb and rich, buttery flavor.
Don’t overmix the batter. Mix just until the flour disappears to keep your loaf tender and fluffy.
Let the flavors develop. This apple loaf tastes even better the next day, once the cinnamon and apple flavors have had time to settle.
How to Store Your Apple Loaf
Store the cooled cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
You can also freeze individual slices for up to 3 months. Simply thaw at room temperature before serving.
A Little Slice of Fall 🍂
Whether you're enjoying a quiet Sunday morning, decorating your home for fall, or baking something sweet for family and friends, this Amish-inspired Apple Cinnamon Loaf Cake brings a little warmth and comfort to the table.
Serve it with freshly brewed coffee, hot apple cider, or a cozy cup of chai tea.
Because sometimes the sweetest moments are the simplest ones – a warm slice of homemade cake, a crisp fall breeze, and nowhere else you need to be.
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