Apple Cinnamon Loaf (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Batter
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3/4 cup buttermilk
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2 large eggs, room temp
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3/4 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 3/4 cups plain flour
→ Apple Cinnamon Layer
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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1/3 cup soft brown sugar
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2 apples (medium size), peeled, cored, and diced into bite-sized chunks
# Steps to Follow:
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Let the baked loaf rest in its tin for about 10 minutes on a rack. Then pull it out carefully and let it finish cooling before you cut it and enjoy.
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Pop it in the oven and let it bake around 55 to 65 minutes. Around the half-hour mark, lay a sheet of foil over the top so it doesn't get too dark. Check if it's done by poking a toothpick in the center; if it comes out clean, you're good.
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Spoon half your batter into the baking tin you set up earlier. Sprinkle on half of the apple mix and swirl it with a knife. Dump in the rest of the batter, scatter on the last of the apples, and swirl again. That's it.
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In a little bowl, toss together your diced apples, brown sugar, and the cinnamon so every bit is well coated.
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Gently mix in half your dry stuff to the wet bowl, just until you stop seeing flour. Stir in all the buttermilk. Then finish with the last of the dry mix, stopping as soon as it's barely blended. Don't go wild stirring.
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Toss in eggs, one at a time, whisking between each. Stir in the vanilla until it's all mixed through.
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Grab a big bowl and beat together the butter and white sugar for about three minutes till it's pale and fluffy.
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In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set it aside for a sec.
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Line a 9x4 inch loaf pan with parchment and smear it with some butter. Flick the oven on to 350°F (180°C).
# Additional Tips:
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Chop your apples into even pieces. That way, the loaf bakes up with a nice, even bite.
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If you don't want the top to burn, toss on some foil for the second half of baking.
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The toothpick trick works for doneness, but keep in mind your oven might take more or less time.
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Let your loaf cool totally before you slice so it holds together and doesn't crumble everywhere.