Apple Cinnamon Loaf Cake

Ingredients

For the Apples:

• • 2–3 medium apples, peeled and diced
  • 50 g (¼ cup) light brown sugar

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

For the Cake Batter:

• • 100 g (½ cup) light brown sugar
  • 45 g (3 tbsp) butter, melted and cooled

• • 40 g (¼ cup) sunflower or vegetable oil
  • 80 ml (⅓ cup) milk, room temperature
  • 2 eggs, room temperature

• • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 210 g (1¾ cups) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder

• • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt

Cake Pan Size:

• 22 x 13 x 7 cm (9 x 5 inches) loaf pan

Instructions

Prepare the Apples:

1. 1. In a medium bowl, toss the diced apples with 50 g of light brown sugar and 1 tsp of ground cinnamon.
   2. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes to allow the apples to release their juices and infuse with cinnamon and sugar.

Prepare the Cake Batter:

1. 1. In a large bowl, whisk together 100 g light brown sugar, melted butter, and sunflower oil until smooth and well combined.
   2. Add 80 ml of milk, 2 room temperature eggs, and ½ tsp vanilla extract. Mix well to combine.
   3. In a separate bowl, sift together 210 g all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and ¼ tsp salt.

1. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until you have a smooth batter.

Assemble the Cake:

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
   2. Grease your loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

1. 1. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly across the bottom.
   2. Scatter ⅔ of the apple mixture (along with some of the apple juice) evenly over the batter.
   3. Pour the remaining batter over the apples and spread it out to cover them.

1. Top with the remaining apples and drizzle any leftover juices from the apples over the top.
2. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the batter and apples together, making sure to reach the bottom of the pan.

Bake the Cake:

1. 1. Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

1. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Once the cake has cooled, slice it and serve with a hot cup of tea or coffee. The combination of warm cinnamon and soft apple chunks in every bite makes this cake simply irresistible!