There’s no mixer needed to make this delicious Apple Loaf Cake. Grated apples and buttermilk create a moist and rich sponge that’s flavoured with a hint of warm cinnamon. This recipe yields two loaves which means you can eat one now and freeze one for later (or eat both now—no judgement!)

Looking for more apple recipes?

Check out my Apple Spice Oatmeal Cookies or Italian Apple Cake !

Ingredients:

• 4 cups all -purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 2 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs, at room temperature
• 2 cups buttermilk (or plain yoghurt- fat free is fine)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 large apples, peeled and grated

For the topping:

• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease two 8×4 inch loaf pans.
2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, oil and vanilla.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until just combined.
5. Next, stir in the grated apples.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pans.
7. In a small bowl, mix together the topping ingredients. Sprinkle evenly over both loaves.
8. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in centre of loaf comes out clean.

* Yield: Two 8×4 inch loaves