Oh yes! An Apple Cinnamon Streusel Loaf is soft, moist, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor, sweet apples, and a crumbly streusel topping. Here’s a full recipe:
Ingredients
For the loaf:
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup sour cream or yogurt
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1 ½ cups peeled and chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
For the streusel topping:
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
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½ tsp ground cinnamon
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Optional: ¼ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
1. Preheat & prep pan:
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Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F.
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Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. Make the streusel:
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In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts (if using).
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Cut in cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
3. Prepare the batter:
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
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Mix in sour cream until smooth.
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Fold in dry ingredients gently, then fold in chopped apples.
4. Assemble & bake:
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Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
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Sprinkle streusel evenly on top.
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Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Cool & serve:
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Let loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
💡 Tips:
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For extra flavor, toss apples in a little cinnamon and sugar before folding into the batter.
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Drizzle a simple glaze (powdered sugar + milk) over the cooled loaf for added sweetness.
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Adding crushed walnuts or pecans into the streusel gives a delightful crunch.
If you want, I can also give a one-bowl shortcut version that’s just as soft and flavorful but ready in 10 minutes of prep—perfect for last-minute baking.