Caramel Apple Loaf
A cozy caramel apple loaf made with fresh apples, warm spices, and a golden caramel drizzle. Perfect for fall baking, family gatherings, or as a sweet everyday treat.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Loaf pan (9x5 inch)
- Whisk
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Grater (for apples)
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium apples 1 grated, 1 diced
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce for drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5 loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, oil, and brown sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry mixture, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in grated and diced apples, plus pecans if using.
- Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let loaf cool for 15 minutes. Drizzle warm caramel sauce over the top.
- Slice and serve warm or cooled.
Notes
For extra indulgence, serve with vanilla ice cream.
Swap pecans with walnuts or leave them out for a nut-free version.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate up to 5 days.