Apple Cinnamon Holiday Cakes

Tender crumb and spiced apple in each bite, perfect for gifting during the holidays.

By @shelikesmilk

Original recipe source

Cook time: 60 minutes

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 loaf pans
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups apples, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In another bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
7. Fold in the chopped apples and walnuts until evenly distributed.
8. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.