Description
A quick and easy glazed dessert loaf combining cinnamon-spiced apples, buttery caramel, and a light vanilla glaze for a moist, tender crumb perfect for fall.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced (preferably Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120ml) caramel sauce
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Peel, core, and dice the apples into small cubes.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs with melted butter, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Add caramel sauce and mix until smooth.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a spatula until just combined.
- Gently fold diced apples into the batter.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if top browns too fast.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and caramel sauce until smooth. Drizzle glaze over warm bread.
- Slice once glaze sets slightly and enjoy.
Notes
[‘Line the loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal and to prevent sticking from caramel.’, ‘Use room temperature eggs and sour cream for better mixing.’, ‘Fold dry ingredients gently to avoid tough bread.’, ‘Check oven temperature with a thermometer to avoid burnt edges.’, ‘Glaze while bread is warm for best absorption and sticky sweetness.’, ‘Let bread cool before slicing to prevent crumbling.’, ‘Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate up to a week.’, ‘Freeze sliced bread separated by parchment paper for easy toasting later.’, ‘Variations include adding nuts, spices, chocolate chips, or making gluten-free or vegan adaptations.’]
- Prep Time: 32 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loa
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: caramel apple bread, glazed loaf, quick bread, fall dessert, cinnamon apple bread, caramel glaze, easy dessert loaf