Cinnamon Swirl Apple Fritter Bread

This Cinnamon Swirl Apple Fritter Bread is a delicious loaf that combines the best parts of an apple fritter and a cinnamon swirl loaf. It features a moist, tender cake studded with bits of apple and a ribbon of cinnamon-sugar, all topped with a sweet glaze. It’s the perfect treat for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup light brown sugar for the cinnamon swirl
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 large apples, peeled and chopped Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great
• 2 tbsp white sugar for apples
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon for apples

For the glaze optional:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk or cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

   Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

   

2. Make the Cinnamon Swirl:

   In a small bowl, mix the 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon. Set aside.

   

3. Prepare the Apple Mixture:

   In another bowl, toss the chopped apples with 2 tbsp white sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Set aside.

   

4. Mix the Batter:

   In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 2/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy.

   Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until combined.

   

5. Assemble the Bread:

   Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

   Add half of the apple mixture on top, followed by half of the brown sugar-cinnamon swirl.

   Add the remaining batter on top, then finish with the remaining apples and cinnamon swirl. Lightly swirl with a knife.

   

6. Bake:

   Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

   Let the bread cool for about 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

   

7. Make the Glaze optional:

   Mix powdered sugar and milk together until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bread.