Description
A moist, yeast-free quick bread packed with chunks of fresh Granny Smith apples and warm autumn spices. Perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups plain / all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder (for batter)
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt (unsweetened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups diced Granny Smith apples (approx 2 large)
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder (for apple mix)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar (for apple mix)
- 1 cup walnuts (optional)
- 1 Granny Smith apple (sliced for topping)
- 1 1/2 tbsp demerara sugar (for topping)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and grease a standard loaf pan, lining it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a small bowl, toss the diced apples with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, then set aside to release their juices.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, allspice, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the 3/4 cup brown sugar, yogurt, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, then fold in the diced apple mixture and walnuts.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, smooth the surface, and arrange the apple slices on top before sprinkling with demerara sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake for 60 minutes, then cover loosely with foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until a tester comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for at least one hour before slicing.
Notes
Ensure ingredients like eggs and yogurt are at room temperature for the best emulsion. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cooling Time: 1 hr
- Cook Time: 1 hr 20 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 394
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 141mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Apple Bread, apple loaf recipe, moist apple cake, easy fall baking, quick bread