Cinnamon Swirl Apple Fritter Bread: A Cozy, Sweet Delight

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Prepare the Dry Ingredients:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
Cream the Butter and Sugar:

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the Wet Ingredients:

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Milk:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
Fold in the Apples:

Gently fold the chopped apples into the batter, being careful not to overmix.
Make the Cinnamon Swirl:

In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and sugar for the swirl.
Layer the Batter:

Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Top with the remaining batter and swirl the cinnamon-sugar mixture through the center using a butter knife or skewer.
Bake:

Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover the loaf with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
Cool and Glaze:

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. For an extra sweet touch, drizzle with the optional glaze made by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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