Go Back
Top-down look at apple fritter bread topped with apple butter glaze and cinnamon powder.

Apple Fritter Bread

Moist apple fritter bread with cinnamon-sugar swirls and apple chunks, topped with a sweet glaze. Made with butter, eggs, and fresh apples.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar 73g
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Batter

  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar 133g
  • 1/2 cup butter 113g, softened at room temperature
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 188g
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk 120ml

Apple Mixture

  • 2 apples peeled and chopped
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 25g
  • 2 tbsp. apple butter 32g

Assembly and Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar 120g
  • 1 to 2 Tablespoons milk 15-30ml

Instructions
 

Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture

  • Mix Cinnamon Sugar:

    Mix 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl; reserve.

Batter

  • Cream Butter and Sugar:

    Cream 1/2 cup softened butter with 2/3 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl until pale and fluffy.

  • Beat in Eggs and Vanilla:

    Beat in eggs one by one, fully incorporating each. Add 1 1/2 tsp vanilla and stir.

  • Whisk Flour and Baking Powder:

    Whisk 1 1/2 cups flour and 2 tsp baking powder in a small bowl. Gradually add to the butter mixture, then fold in 1/2 cup milk until smooth.

Apple Mixture

  • Toss Apples with Spices:

    Toss chopped apples with 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 2 tbsp apple butter in a small bowl.

Assembly and Glaze

  • Layer First Half of Batter:

    Transfer half the batter to a greased loaf pan. Layer half the apple mixture, then half the cinnamon-sugar; press down gently.

  • Add Remaining Batter and Apples:

    Spread remaining batter on top, then the rest of the apples, then the rest of the cinnamon-sugar; press lightly.

  • Bake Until Golden:

    Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

  • Cool on Rack:

    Let cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes.

  • Whisk Glaze:

    For the glaze, whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 1 tbsp milk, adding up to 1 tbsp more milk until desired consistency.

  • Drizzle Glaze Over Cake:

    Set parchment under the rack. Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake; collect drips and drizzle again.
Keyword apple fritter bread, bread recipes, recipes with bread