Easy Apple Loaf Cake Recipe
Easy Apple Loaf Cake Recipe is a homemade apple loaf cake recipe packed with tender apples and finished with a cinnamon crumb topping. It offers moist bakery-style texture, warm cinnamon spice flavor, and simple preparation.
Servings: 8
Calories: 581kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- 9x5 inch loaf pan
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
Loaf Cake
- 2 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice to prevent apples from browning
- ¼ cup sour cream for extra moisture
Optional Crumb Topping
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter frozen and grated
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Toss the diced Granny Smith apples with the lemon juice in a small bowl to prevent browning. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs with the granulated sugar until well combined. Add the melted butter, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the diced apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Cinnamon Crumb Topping
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Add the grated butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle it generously over the top of the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top is browning too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
- Allow the apple loaf cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Cooking Notes
The batter comes together by mixing the wet ingredients and gently folding in the dry ingredients. Once the apples are incorporated, the crumb topping is sprinkled over the batter before baking. Let the loaf rest in the pan briefly before transferring it to a rack so it keeps its structure.
Tips for Best Results
- Mix the batter just until combined so the loaf stays tender.
- Toss the apples with lemon juice so they keep their fresh flavor.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly for a balanced texture.
- Allow the loaf to cool slightly before slicing.
Nutrition
Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 664IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg
