Description
A moist, sweet, and spiced loaf filled with tender apples, cinnamon, and a smooth vanilla glaze. Easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast, dessert, gifting, or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Mixture
- 2 medium baking apples, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (heaping)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Batter
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ⅓ cup white granulated sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup full-fat sour cream, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
Optional Substitutions
- Gluten-free flour
- Plant-based sour cream
- Coconut oil
- Almond or oat milk
- Sugar substitutes (monk fruit, stevia)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with nonstick spray or cake release.
- In a medium bowl, mix apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together egg, granulated sugar, oil, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until almost fully incorporated.
- Fold in ¾ of the apple mixture.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan; top with remaining apples.
- Bake 50–55 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C).
- Cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes.
- Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to form a smooth glaze; adjust consistency as needed.
- Drizzle generously over the cooled bread and serve.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for the best texture.
- Do not overmix batter to avoid dense bread.
- Allow bread to cool completely before glazing.
- For vegan: use flax egg, plant-based sour cream, and nondairy milk.
- Add spices like nutmeg, cloves, or cardamom for variations.
- Add-ins such as walnuts, pecans, or raisins add texture.
- Storage: room temp 3 days, fridge 7 days, freezer 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Amish-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/10 loaf)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 165 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg