Spiced Maple Apple Loaf with Vanilla Glaze
This delightful Spiced Maple Apple Loaf is moist, flavorful, and topped with an optional sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting dessert, it combines the warmth of spices with the sweetness of maple and apples.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
- 9x5 inch loaf pan
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Apples & Spices
- 2 cups Honeycrisp apples peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Optional Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Instructions
- Peel, core, and dice the apples into 1/2-inch pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and pure maple syrup until smooth.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Fold in diced apples, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until evenly distributed.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan, pour in batter, and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the loaf in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth, then drizzle over the completely cooled bread.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the batter to ensure a tender loaf. For best results, ensure apples are finely diced so they cook evenly within the loaf.