Old-Fashioned Apple Fritter Loaf with Cinnamon Swirl

This Old-Fashioned Apple Fritter Loaf captures everything you love about fall baking—tender apples, warm spices, and a sweet cinnamon swirl baked into soft, moist bread. It’s a comforting, one-bowl recipe that comes together easily and fills the kitchen with the cozy scent of cinnamon and baked apples. Whether served warm for breakfast or enjoyed with a cup of tea, this loaf is a timeless treat you’ll want to make again and again.

Ingredients:

Non-stick cooking spray (for greasing the loaf pan)

1/3 cup light brown sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup milk

1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Optional glaze:

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1–2 teaspoons milk

Dash of vanilla extract

How to make: