Description
Homemade apple cinnamon loaf delivers classic comfort with spiced batter and seasonal fruit. Moist crumb and warm aromas invite you to savor each delightful slice straight from grandmother’s kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 yellow cake mix
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) self-rising flour
- 4 eggs (slightly beaten)
- 1 medium apple (chopped)
- 1 can apple pie filling (mashed)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) cinnamon
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 325°F (163°C) and thoroughly grease two loaf pans with non-stick spray or butter for easy release.
- Dry Mixture: Blend yellow cake mix, self-rising flour, and ground cinnamon in a large bowl, whisking until ingredients are completely uniform.
- Wet Integration: Fold slightly beaten eggs and mashed apple pie filling into the dry ingredients, stirring until the batter reaches a smooth, consistent texture with no lumps.
- Apple Incorporation: Gently fold chopped fresh apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution for balanced apple flavor throughout the loaf.
- Pan Filling and Topping: Divide batter evenly between prepared pans, creating level surfaces, then generously dust each loaf with cinnamon-sugar mixture to develop a rich, caramelized crust.
- Baking Process: Position pans in the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge completely clean.
- Cooling and Serving: Rest loaves in pans for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling before slicing to maintain structural integrity and ensure clean cuts.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Use room temperature eggs and mashed apple pie filling for smoother batter integration and consistent texture.
- Cinnamon Sugar Secret: Sprinkle extra cinnamon-sugar mix just before baking to create a crispy, caramelized top that adds irresistible flavor and crunch.
- Apple Distribution Trick: Toss fresh apple chunks in a little flour before folding into batter to prevent sinking and ensure even apple placement throughout the loaf.
- Moisture Mastery: Check doneness early to prevent over-baking; a clean toothpick means perfectly moist loaves that won’t dry out during cooling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg