Apple Fritter Bread (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1/3 cup brown sugar.
02 - 2 tsp cinnamon.
03 - 1/2 cup butter, softened.
04 - 2/3 cup sugar.
05 - 2 large eggs.
06 - 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
07 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
08 - 1 3/4 tsp baking powder.
09 - 1/2 cup milk.
10 - 2 apples, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup).
11 - 1/4 cup sugar for apples.
12 - 1 tsp cinnamon for apples.

Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
02 - In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together and set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
05 - In another bowl, toss the chopped apples with 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon.
06 - Pour half of the batter into the greased loaf pan. Layer half of the chopped apples on top and sprinkle with half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Repeat with the remaining batter, apples, and cinnamon sugar.
07 - Use a toothpick or knife to swirl the cinnamon sugar and apples into the batter for a marbled effect.
08 - Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
09 - Let the bread cool before adding the glaze. To make the glaze, whisk together 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 2 tbsp milk. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread before serving.

Notes:

01 - Tip: Let the bread cool before glazing to prevent the glaze from soaking in too much.
02 - Use a toothpick to swirl the cinnamon sugar for a beautiful marbled effect.