Soft, cozy, and filled with warm cinnamon aroma โ the kind of homemade baking that makes mornings special โ๐ค
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 โจ
๐ Ingredients
Main Ingredients
โข 2 large eggs
โข 1/2 cup granulated sugar
โข 1/3 cup neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
โข 1/4 cup milk
โข 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
โข 1 teaspoon baking powder
โข 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
โข 1 cup diced apple (firm apples work best)
๐ Best apple choices: Honeycrisp, Fuji, Granny Smith, or Gala. Dice apples small for even baking.
๐ฉโ๐ณ Step-by-Step Preparation
1๏ธโฃ Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2๏ธโฃ Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
3๏ธโฃ Add oil and milk โ mix until smooth.
4๏ธโฃ Stir in flour, baking powder, and cinnamon gently (donโt overmix!).
5๏ธโฃ Fold in diced apples carefully.
6๏ธโฃ Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top.
7๏ธโฃ Bake for 45โ50 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
8๏ธโฃ Cool in pan for 10โ15 minutes, then transfer to a rack before slicing.
๐ก Serving Ideas
๐ฏ Serve warm with butter or honey
โ Toast and enjoy with coffee or tea
๐จ Turn into dessert with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
โญ Pro Tips
โจ Dice apples evenly to prevent sinking
โจ Avoid overmixing for soft texture
โจ If top browns too fast, cover with foil in last 10 minutes
โ๏ธ Storage
โข Room temperature โ up to 2 days
โข Refrigerator โ up to 5 days
โข Freezer โ up to 3 months (wrap slices individually)
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