Some things are just meant to be. Strawberries and cream. Tea and biscuits. And when it comes to autumn baking, it’s unequivocally apple and cinnamon. The UK’s abundant apple harvest during autumn provides the perfect foundation, with the fruit’s natural sugars and tangy notes brought to life by the warmth of cinnamon. It’s a flavour combination you can try in almost any plain dish: bread, porridge, overnight oats, and even a loaf cake.
Baking fan Jenefer Hmo shared her simple recipe in a Facebook cooking group. She called the cake “fall in a slice” and said, “Our homemade apple cinnamon swirl loaf is the cosy, delicious treat your autumn afternoons need.” It is light on fresh ingredients, relying primarily on long-life goods, many of which you likely already have in your cupboards. You will need a couple of fresh apples, but the cake is very adaptable to different toppings and flavours. Consider nuts, sweet glacé icing or even a rich buttercream.