Savor the flavors of autumn with this Cinnamon Apple Loaf Cake. It's brimming with sweet cinnamon-sugar coated apples and finished with a delightful glaze. This loaf cake is so moist it's almost beyond belief, making it a perfect treat for any time of the day.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 115g salted butter, softened
- 130g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 180g self-raising flour
- 120ml milk (any type, skimmed used here)
For the Apple Mix:
- 2 large apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Sugar:
- 60g light brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 100g icing sugar
- 1-3 tbsp milk (adjust for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and prepare a 3lb loaf tin by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened salted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the self-raising flour, alternating with the milk, until the batter is smooth.
- In a separate bowl, toss the peeled and diced apples with granulated sugar and cinnamon until they're well coated.
- In another small bowl, mix the light brown sugar and cinnamon to make the cinnamon sugar.
- Layer the batter and apple mix into the loaf tin, sprinkling cinnamon sugar in between layers.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Be careful not to overbake, as this will dry out the cake.
- Allow the cake to cool in the tin for about 30 minutes.
- For the glaze, mix the icing sugar with milk until you reach your desired consistency. Pour the glaze over the warm or cooled cake.
Slice up this Cinnamon Apple Loaf Cake and enjoy each bite filled with moist cake and cinnamon-spiced apples. The glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness to make this cake a memorable treat. Enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee for the ultimate comfort food experience!
