An Apple Fritter Loaf is a wonderful way to give a fresh twist to a classic dessert. This easy recipe transforms everything you love about traditional apple fritters into a soft and flavorful loaf that is perfect for fall baking. With layers of cinnamon sugar and juicy apples baked right into the bread, every slice is packed with cozy autumn flavor.
This apple loaf is as versatile as it is delicious. Serve it warm for dessert with a drizzle of glaze or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or add it to your weekend brunch table for a sweet contrast to savory dishes. The combination of tender cake, spiced apples, and a cinnamon swirl makes it a treat that feels both homey and indulgent.
Whether you are baking for a holiday gathering, hosting a brunch, or simply craving something sweet with your morning coffee, this Apple Fritter Loaf is sure to impress. Slice it up, serve it to friends and family, and let the comforting aroma of baked apples and cinnamon fill your kitchen. It is the perfect recipe to celebrate the flavors of the season.
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Step By Step Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions, then scroll down to the recipe card for a full ingredients list and method
How to make the perfect Apple Fritter Loaf
Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a loaf pan with parchment paper on all sides and set aside
Peel and cube your apples in small squares and place in a medium size bowl. Combine the apples with dark brown sugar and ground cinnamon, mix together until coated and set aside.
Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the butter and granulated sugar with a hand mixer. Beat on medium speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time and beat on low speed. Scrape down the bowl using a silicone spatula between each addition. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together your dry ingredients. With your mixer on low speed, add half the dry ingredients and mix. Next, add the milk and sour cream and mix. Once combine slightly, add the second half of dry ingredients and mix until full combined.
Use a cookie scoop or large spoon to transfer half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread into an even layer then top with half the cinnamon apples. Scoop the remaining half of the batter over the apples, using a silicone spatula to spread into an even layer. Top with half of the cinnamon sugar before sprinkling the remaining cinnamon apples and more cinnamon sugar to finish it off!
Bake until the cake is golden brown all over and a butter knife inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool before removing from loaf pan.
Prepare the Glaze
While the loaf cools, make the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Once the loaf is cool, remove from loaf pan and onto a serving plate/pan. Drizzle with the glaze and enjoy!
How to store your Apple Fritter Loaf
Storing: When storing your Apple Fritter Loaf, store in the fridge, in a container, to keep it as fresh as possible. When you’re ready for a slice, microwave or place in the oven to heat it up.
Tools & Supplies for Making Apple Fritter Loaf:
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Apple Fritter Loaf
Ingredients
Cinnamon Apples
- 2 Granny Smith apples peeled and cut into small cubes
- 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown Sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Loaf
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup sour cream
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a loaf pan with parchment paper on all sides and set aside
Prepare Cinnamon Apples
- Peel and cube your apples in small squares and place in a medium size bowl. Combine the apples with dark brown sugar and ground cinnamon, mix together until coated and set aside.2 Granny Smith apples, 2 tbsp dark brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Make Cinnamon Sugar
- Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.1/2 cup dark brown Sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Make the Loaf
- In a large bowl, mix together the butter and granulated sugar with a hand mixer. Beat on medium speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- Add the eggs one at a time and beat on low speed. Scrape down the bowl using a silicone spatula between each addition. Add vanilla extract and mix well.2 large eggs, 2 tsp vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, whisk together your dry ingredients. With your mixer on low speed, add half the dry ingredients and mix. Next, add the milk and sour cream and mix. Once combine slightly, add the second half of dry ingredients and mix until full combined.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/3 cup milk, 1/3 cup sour cream
- Use a cookie scoop or large spoon to transfer half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread into an even layer then top with half the cinnamon apples. Scoop the remaining half of the batter over the apples, using a silicone spatula to spread into an even layer. Top with half of the cinnamon sugar before sprinkling the remaining cinnamon apples and more cinnamon sugar to finish it off!
- Bake until the cake is golden brown all over and a butter knife inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool before removing from loaf pan.
Making the Glaze
- While the loaf cools, make the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Once the loaf is cool, remove from loaf pan and onto a serving plate/pan. Drizzle with the glaze and enjoy!1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, pinch of salt
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