Ingredients:

  • 2 large tart apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. Peel and core your 2 large apples, then dice them into 1/2 inch cubes. Toss them in a small bowl with 2 tbsp granulated sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon until they look glossy and coated.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened butter with 1 cup granulated sugar for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the 2 room temperature eggs one at a time, followed by the 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 cup sour cream.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter using a spatula until no streaks of white flour remain. Do not overmix!
  7. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan. Top with half of the prepared apple mixture.
  8. Mix 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1 tbsp cinnamon. Sprinkle half of this over the apple layer.
  9. Top it off. Spread the remaining batter over the apples, then top with the rest of the apples and the remaining cinnamon sugar.
  10. Bake for 1 hour until a toothpick comes out clean and the top is golden brown.