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easy apple fritter bread RECIPE

Do You Love Apple Fritter Bread?

Have you ever had an apple fritter transformed into fluffy, buttery, white cake loaf with chunks of juicy apples and layers of brown sugar and cinnamon swirled inside and on top?

Drizzle with some old-fashioned creme glaze and devour with this Awesome Country Apple Fritter Bread!

Fall is the time of year when the scent of apples fills the air, and no other dessert captures this seasonal flavor quite like the classic country apple fritter bread. With a few simple ingredients and some basic baking know-how, you’ll soon be serving up delicious slices of this awesome country apple fritter bread.

easy apple fritter bread RECIPE

If You Bake This, You’ll Get *Lots of Drooling and Lots of Happy Smiles*

We all love a sweet and comforting treat, and what could be better than a delicious apple fritter quick bread? This flavorful and easy to make recipe will have you baking up a delicious treat in no time. Packed with hearty apples and sweet cinnamon, this bread is the perfect breakfast or snack.

What’s nice about making this Awesome Country Apple Fritter Bread is, you don’t have to be an expert baker either.  All you need is a 9×5 loaf pan to bake it in and it only takes 20 minutes or so to prepare and 60 minutes to bake.

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Ingredients you Need for Our Easy Apple Fritter Bread Recipe

My all-time best tip is to not overmix quick breads.  If you want more tips, check out these “Secret” Baking Tips for Quick Breads!

Brown Sugar/Cinnamon Mixture

Apple Bread Loaf Recipe

  • softened butter 
  • granulated sugar
  • eggs 
  • vanilla extract
  • all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • baking powder
  • milk of choice

Chopped Apple Mixture

  • 2 large apples any kind, peeled and chopped or slice them small, but not fine.  *(I like using Granny Smith apples or Honeycrisp)
  • granulated sugar
  • cinnamon 

Old-Fashioned Creme Glaze

See Recipe Notes for more substitutions and tips.  

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Awesome Country EASY Apple Fritter Bread!

How to Make Apple Fritter Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a 9×5-inch loaf pan and spray with non-stick spray, parchment paper or line with foil and spray with non-stick spray to get out easily for slicing.

Brown Sugar/Cinnamon Mixture

  1. Mix ⅓ cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together in a bowl. Set aside.

Apple Bread Loaf Recipe

  1. Combine & whisk flour and baking powder together in another bowl and set aside.
  2. In another medium-sized bowl, beat ⅔ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup softened butter together using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  3. Beat in eggs, one at a time until blended.  Add in vanilla extract and mix in.
  4. Add the flour mixture into creamed butter mixture and mix until blended.
  5. Stir in ½ cup milk into batter and continue mixing until smooth. Make the chopped apple mixture.

Chopped Apple Mixture

  1. Toss chopped apples with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl. Get ready for layering.

Layering Cinnamon Sugar mixture, Apples and Bread batter

  1. Pour half the apple bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread out, then top with half the chopped apple mixture.
  2. Next, sprinkle ½ of the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture.  Get ready to repeat layers.
  3. Repeat Layer: Pour the remaining batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread out, then top with the remaining apples mixture.
  4. Next, sprinkle the remaining brown sugar/cinnamon mixture on top. 
  5. Use a knife and swirl through the mixture a few times.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, approximately 60 minutes.

Old-Fashioned Creme Glaze

  1. To make glaze, in a small bowl, mix ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 to 3 tablespoons milk or cream together until well mixed.  (Place mixture in microwave for 10 seconds to get it pourable if it needs a boost.)
  2. Let loaf rest in pan for about 15 minutes before removing from pan to let cool off completely on a cooling rack. Drizzle with glaze.
  3. If you want more glaze, make a double batch.  

How Do I Store Apple Fritter Bread?

  • Store bread at room temperature for up to 4 days in airtight container.  Slice as needed and for an extra yummy treat, place in the microwave for 10-20 seconds for a warm apple fritter bread delight!

Can I Freeze Apple Fritter Bread?

  • Yes! Once baked & cooled, wrap in saran wrap or store in a freezer safe container or bag for up to 3 months.  Freeze the loaf whole or cut it into slices to freeze it in individual portions. I would glaze after it’s thawed out overnight in the fridge, so it’s not as sticky.

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More Inspiration to Bake More Quick Breads! 

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This easy apple fritter bread recipe has been pinned over a million times and has also been featured on Food Network’s ‘The Kitchen’ Show! 

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BTW…Better bake 2 loaves of apple fritter bread!  One for a friend and one for yourself!  Trust me on this one. It’s the perfect fall quick apple cake recipe everyone is talking about!  You’ll also love these 45 Must-Try Best Apple Dessert Recipes and these 16 Caramel Apple Recipes! We Got Ya Covered and these 25 Tempting Apple Desserts!

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Awesome Country Apple Fritter Bread!

Awesome Country Apple Fritter Bread

Kim Lange
Fluffy, buttery, white cake loaf loaded with chunks of apples and layers of brown sugar and cinnamon swirled inside and on top. Simply Irresistible!
4.15 from 3560 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American, Amish
Servings 8 Servings
Calories

Ingredients
 
 

Brown Sugar/Cinnamon Mixture

Apple Bread Loaf Recipe

Chopped Apple Mixture

  • 2 large apples like Granny Smith, peeled and chopped small, but not fine.
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Old-Fashioned Creme Glaze

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1-3 tablespoons of milk or cream depending on thickness of glaze wanted. For more apple fritter style like the apple fritter donut- use more milk for a thinner glaze that you can pour over the whole loaf.
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a 9x5-inch loaf pan and spray with non-stick cooking spray, can also line with foil or parchment paper to get out easily for slicing and spray with non-stick cooking spray.

Brown Sugar/Cinnamon Mixture

  • Mix 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together in a bowl. Set aside.

Apple Bread Loaf Recipe

  • Combine & whisk 1 & 1/2 cups flour and 1 & 3/4 teaspoons baking powder together in another bowl and set aside.
  • In another medium-sized bowl, beat 2/3 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup softened butter together using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Beat in 2 eggs, one at a time until blended into the butter/sugar mixture; add in 1 & 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract and mix in.
  • Add the flour mixture into creamed butter mixture and mix until blended.
  • Mix 1/2 cup milk into batter and continue mixing until smooth.

Chopped Apple Mixture

  • Toss chopped apples with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl. Get ready for layering.

Assembling the Apple Fritter Layers

  • Pour half the apple bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread out, then top with half the chopped apple mix.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 of the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture on top. Get ready to repeat layers.
  • Repeat Layer: Pour the remaining apple bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread out, then top with the remaining chopped apple mixture.
  • Next, sprinkle the remaining brown sugar/cinnamon mixture on top.
  • Use a knife and swirl through the mixture a few times.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, approximately 60 minutes.

Old-Fashioned Creme Glaze

  • To make glaze, mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 to 3 tablespoons milk or cream together until well mixed.  (Place mixture in microwave for 10 seconds to get it pourable if it needs a boost.)
  • Let loaf rest in pan for about 15 minutes before removing from pan to let cool off completely on a cooling rack. Drizzle with glaze.
  • If you want more glaze, make a double batch. 🙂

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Notes

Optional:  Add in 1/2 cup to 1 cup walnuts because YUM! You can always use other fresh fruits, or you could add in chocolate chips too! (Of course!)
Depending on thickness of glaze wanted, you can go for thick or thin.
  • For a more apple fritter style like the apple fritter donut, pour glaze on top of apple fritter cake, while it's still warm/hot.
  • For a super double glaze:  Use 3 tablespoons milk for a thinner glaze that you can pour and drench over the whole loaf and then make another batch again, using 1 tablespoon milk and then drizzle on top of the first glaze.  
Substitutions:
  • I've also substituted this with 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt, 1/3 cup milk of choice and add 1/4 teaspoon baking soda instead of 1/2 cup milk as called out in the bread loaf ingredients.
  • Vegan: Use flax eggs, earth balance and almond milk. 
Baking options:
  • Bake 30-40 min. for 2 loaf recipe (2 8x4 pans)
  • 15-20 minutes for muffins 
  • 50 -60 minutes for one full loaf recipe (9x5 pan) 
CrockPot Express Tips below!
Keyword apple, apple fritter, BREAD, breakfast, brunch, cookies, brownies, brookies, snack, fall desserts, quick bread
Tried This Recipe?Let us know how it was by commenting below!

Crock Pot Express Lovers!!

Here’s some tips from my baking co-worker & friend Gerri Ruiz, if you want to use your Crock Pot Express to make this bread!

  1. Layer in the opposite direction.  Start with the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture by placing in a greased 6 cup Bundt pan.
  2. Put 1 cup water in pot and set the the Bundt pan on trivet.
  3. Close lid and close steam knob.
  4. Set for 40 minutes on “Dessert” function or if manual, set on low pressure .  Use the the Quick Pressure Release to release.
  5. Lift out with retriever tongs or something you don’t burn yourself with.  
  6. Let cool for 15 minutes and place plate on top and turn cake onto plate. Glaze. ????  

Hi! I'm Kim! As you may know, I'm cookie, brownie and chocolate obsessed! You'll find hundreds of decadent and healthy dessert recipes to choose from here! So, let's bake something easy and never forget the chocolate!

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  7. Fresh cinnamon sounds wonderful! I’m so glad it worked out for you and you could accomodate to your liking! Thank you so much Jolisa and for making the perfect chocolate chip cookies! Yay! xo

  8. I loved this recipe. Everyone did! We didnt make it into the loaf since we were having a gathering. We baked them in cupcake pans so there would be enough, they were do delicious, my friend and I were smiling and mm’ing for two minutes because they were that good. We edited the glaze because ofc powdered sugar is gross. Since we didnt have cinnamon powder I had to grind cinnamon and use it the recipe. I used what was left over of the cinnamon and added in some vanilla extract to the glaze and because some of the pieces didnt get grinded up, I think it infused itself into the glaze and the first bite makes you think you’re wasting a cinnamon roll just because or the glaze. Yummy recipe. I’ve also baked your perfect choc chip cookies, so yummy!

  10. I made this for Parent Appreciation Day at my school but I made it in a 13 x 9 baking dish. The batter was pretty thick but I spread a thin layer using half of it on the bottom. I really wanted to pour the top layer so I thinned it with applesauce. It baked for about 40 min. It got rave reviews!

  11. No, you would have smaller loaves if you want to use 2 8×4 loaves using one recipe, so if you double it, you would have to use 2 9×5 pans. It will overflow.

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  17. May Bonnet says November 13 2019
    Oh my this is so good and very easy to make I
    I was glad I made 2 as they did not last long now I will make in my smaller loaf pans for my Christmas baskets I give to my neighbors

  22. No, but it keeps longer if you do Kristen. 1-3 days room temp, up to 5-6 days in the fridge. Hope you enjoy, it’s really awesome if you microwave it for 10-15 seconds too!

  26. This loaf will last for about a week, in an airtight container or stored in the fridge. Yes you can make it ahead and freeze. Just let your bread completely cool, then wrap in saran and then foil. You can also make individual slices and freeze for individual servings. Enjoy Cheri!

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  32. HI Kim, Looks delicious, I think it is easy to to prepare and I’m going to try this tomorrow night. Thank you for the great recipe!

  33. Either you had too much flour or not enough liquid. Did you measure your flour correctly? I use this rule when measuring flour by volume:
    Fluff up the flour. Sprinkle it into your dry-cup measure (the one that measures exactly a cup at the top).Scrape off the excess with a straight edge. I hope that helps Maryann and you try it again. xo Thanks!

  37. I made this in muffin form immediately after seeing it on The Kitchen…it was AWESOME…everyone loved it!!

  38. Go to Facebook.com/Barbara J. Bourne I wrote my recipe for MY Oatmeal cookies! My thank you back at you!

  41. Saw you on The Kitchen today and couldn’t wait to make this Apple Fritter bread. Am sure it’s going to be wonderful.

  42. Congratulations on your appearance on Food Network, Kim!! It was so great seeing you make your famous Awesome Apple Fritter Bread! It’s my favorite bread recipe and actually one of my all time favorite recipes! I’ve made it several times and it turns out perfect every time! ☺

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  46. SO SO DELICIOUS KIM!!!! THIS APPLE FRITTER CAKE RECIPE IS DEFINITELY A KEEPER!!
    It turned out perfectly, going by all your little extra tips you have given.
    I can tell you are an awesome baker Kim!! 😀 I love in the kitchen too! ?

  47. Yes I do! I think it would be a great coffee cake! I’m contemplating putting on the blog as a coffee cake, because it is so popular. I would guess baking it in a 9×13, double the recipe and bake 350 for 30-40 minutes. Let us know how it turns out! 🙂

  48. Hi Nikki! Yes you should wrap it in saran wrap and place it in the fridge if you want. It lasts up to a week or more if you like sampling. 🙂 I just take it out as needed and eat it and sometimes I microwave it for a decadent warm yummy treat. You can keep it at room temperature as well if you are eating it up in a few days. Hope you enjoy! 🙂 Have fun on your trip!!!

  49. This looks AMAZING! I’m going to make a double batch for a family vacation this weekend! What is the best way to store this? I was thinking maybe wrapped in Saran Wrap and placed in a zip-lock? Would it need to be refrigerated? Also how long is this good for (though I doubt it will last that long)? Thanks so much!!

  50. Made it and we loved it. Do you think a 9 x 13 pan would work ( probably would lead to double the recipe)?

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