Apple Bread (Easy Apple Loaf Cake)
This moist and flavorful apple bread is an easy one-bowl recipe made with real shredded apples—perfect for cozy breakfasts or snacks.
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Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter - room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup shredded apple
- ¼ cup chopped nuts - optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Position the oven rack in the lower third.
- Shred the apple using a box grater and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until a thick, crumbly batter forms. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the shredded apple, buttermilk, and chopped nuts (if using). Stir just until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Tent with foil after 35 minutes.
- Bake for 50–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice with a serrated bread knife.
Recipe Notes:
- Always use shredded apple – chopped pieces can lead to a gummy center.
- Tent with foil after 35 minutes – prevents the top from overbaking.
- Bake on the lower third rack – promotes even rising and doneness.
- Let cool completely – helps the loaf slice cleanly without falling apart
Nutrition Info
Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 291IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 0.4mg
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.
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