- 1/2 cup Butter, unsalted, softened (1/2 cup = 1 stick)
- 1 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tbsp Vanilla
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 1/2 cups Flour
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 Apple, peeled and diced (Granny Smith, Honey Crisp or whatever apple you have available)
- 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 cup Walnuts, chopped (optional)
- Large Size Bowl
- Mixer (Stand or Hand)
- Loaf Pan
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Preheat oven to 350°. Spray loaf pan with non-stick spray. (Optional: Line bottoms and up the sides with parchment paper (for easy removal) and spray again). Set aside.
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Beat butter, sugar and cinnamon for 2 minutes on medium speed or for 3-5 minutes by hand.
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Add in eggs and vanilla and continue mixing until smooth, scraping sides as necessary.
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Turn mixer to low and add in salt and baking powder, and then flour and milk. Mix until just combined.
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Add in peeled and diced apple--stir until combined and pour into prepared pan.
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Mix together the sugar, cinnamon and walnuts for topping and gently press topping mix into batter.
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Bake for 50-55 minutes until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes and then remove transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
