Cozy Apple Cinnamon Swirl Loaf

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until fully combined.
4. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
5. Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and additional cinnamon.
7. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter.
8. Add the remaining batter, smooth the top with a spatula, and sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
9. Using a knife, gently swirl through the batter to create a marbled effect with the cinnamon sugar.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
11. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Slice and serve as a delightful breakfast treat or a comforting dessert.