Description
A moist, spiced loaf packed with fresh apples and warm autumn flavors, perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in apples and nuts (if using).
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake 50-60 minutes, checking at 50 minutes, until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use sweet-tart apple varieties like Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji for best flavor. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg