Apple Bread (Eggless) / Apple Loaf Cake

This Eggless Apple Bread is moist, tender, and perfectly sweetened. It is full of apple chunks and crunchy pecans and flavored with cinnamon and vanilla!

Apple Loaf Cake is easy to bake from scratch at home. This recipe can be your favorite for the fall season and all year round!

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• About Apple Bread
• Why You Will This Apple Bread
• Ingredients
• Step-by-Step Directions
• Storing and Freezing Suggestions
• Helpful Tips
• More Eggless Loaf Cakes
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About Apple Bread

I like to bake quick bread as they are easy to make from scratch and is perfect for breakfast or snacks. Moreover, they are not overly sweet, and the best part is that we can incorporate different fruits and veggies into the batter.

This apple loaf cake is perfectly moistened and sweetened. Each bite is bursting with apples, and I have added lightly toasted and chopped pecans for the crunch. However, you can skip the nuts or add walnuts instead of pecans.

Flavor: The bread is full of apple pieces, giving sweet and tart flavors. Also, I have flavored the loaf cake with cinnamon and vanilla. And not to forget the irresistible buttery flavor.

Texture: Apple bread is soft, fluffy, and tender. It is moist, light, and has soft crumbs.

Straightforward: The recipe is manageable and even easy for beginner bakers. We require very straightforward ingredients, and mixing the batter is pretty quick.

Equipment: There is no need for an electric mixer to make this batter. All you need are mixing bowls, a whisk, and a spatula. 

If you are looking for more recipes using apples, check out Apple Rabdi, Apple, Turnip, and Sumac Salad, Apple Muffins / Eggless Apple Cinnamon Muffins, or Apple and Corn Salad / Easy Apple Salad.

Why You Will This Apple Bread

• The recipe sneaks in fruits.
• The loaf cake is moist, tender, and delicious.
• It is butter, flavorful, and full of apples and pecans.
• The batter comes together in less than 10 minutes.
• Apple bread without eggs is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even for dessert.

Ingredients

1. Apples: I like to use Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, and Gala apples to make this loaf cake. They are firm, and I like that there are intact apple pieces in each bite, even after baking. But you can use any apple variety of your choice. However, make sure to use firm and crisp apples.
2. All-Purpose Flour: I have used unbleached all-purpose flour to make this apple bread without eggs. Instead of all-purpose flour, you can also use whole wheat flour, preferably white whole wheat flour. Or swap half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
3. Baking Powder and Baking Soda: They lift the eggless apple bread and make it light.
4. Salt: It adds a nice contrast to the sweetness.
5. Ground Cinnamon: It goes super well with this baked good. But with cinnamon, you can also pair other spices like nutmeg, cardamom, or ginger.
6. Sugar: I have used brown sugar and granulated sugar. Brown sugar provides extra moisture to the loaf.
7. Butter: It provides a delicious butter flavor to this quick bread. Use unsalted butter, or you can add ⅓ cup of neutral-flavored oil instead of butter.
8. Sour Cream: I have used full-fat sour cream for the moist and rich loaf cake. Make sure to bring the sour cream to room temperature before using it in the recipe. You can use plain yogurt if you don’t have sour cream.
9. Vanilla: It provides a sweet flavor to this quick bread. Try to use pure vanilla extract if possible.
10. Nuts: Nuts add a pleasant crunch, flavor, and nutritional value. I have added toasted pecans, but walnuts are another great option for this apple bread. Whichever nuts you choose, it is essential to toast them lightly for enhanced flavors.

Step-by-Step Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Grease an 8×4-inch or 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray or butter. Set aside.

• Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a medium bowl until well combined.

• In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, sour cream (or yogurt), and vanilla until well combined.

• Add chopped apples and nuts, and mix well.

• Add dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture and gently mix until just combined.
• Do not overmix.
• The batter will be thick.

• Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

• Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• The baking time may vary, so keep an eye on the bread after 40 minutes.
• If the top of the loaf cake is browning too quickly, remove it from the oven after 30 – 35 minutes and loosely cover it with aluminum foil. Then return it to the oven and continue baking for the remaining time.
• Remove from the oven and transfer the loaf pan onto a wire rack.
• Allow the apple bread to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.

Storing and Freezing Suggestions

• Cover and store the Apple Bread at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for 4-5 days.
• This loaf freezes well. Once it is completely cooled, cover it tightly and freeze it for up to a month. Then, allow the bread to thaw at room temperature before slicing and serving. Or let it thaw in the fridge overnight and then bring it to room temperature before serving.

Helpful Tips

• Measurements: Use a kitchen scale to measure the ingredients for the best results.
• All-Purpose Flour: Swap half of the flour with whole wheat flour if you prefer.
• Butter: Instead of melted butter, you can use any neutral-flavored oil. If you decide to use oil, add ⅓ cup.
• Spices: Add the spices of your choice with cinnamon or, instead of cinnamon, to this bread. The recommendations are cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice.
• Nuts: Instead of pecans, use toasted walnuts. To make the eggless apple bread nut-free skip the nuts.
• Apples: You can use any apple variety of your choice. However, make sure to use firm and crisp apples.
• Brown Sugar: I highly recommend using brown sugar for extra moisture, but replace it with white sugar if you do not have it.
• Mixing The Batter: Even though it is called apple bread, it is actually a loaf cake. So stay away from overmixing the batter for a soft and tender texture.
• Baking: Keep an eye on the apple bread after 40 minutes of baking time because every oven is different. While baking, if the top of the loaf is browning too quickly, remove it from the oven after 30 – 35 minutes and loosely cover it with aluminum foil. Then return it to the oven and continue baking for the remaining time.

More Eggless Loaf Cakes

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