Pan de manzana y canela suave y húmedo

Ingredientes

• 2 tbsp granulated white sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 7/8 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup mild flavored vegetable or canola oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups peeled chopped apples (about 1 to 2 apples depending on size)
• OPTIONAL apple slices for decoration

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5 or 8x4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper with an overhang on all sides to easily lift the bread out of the pan after baking. Set aside.

2. 2

   Combine 2 tbsp white sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, mix applesauce and brown sugar just until combined for about 1 minute. Turning mixer to low, slowly mix in oil to combine. Add eggs and vanilla* and stir just until combined for about 1 minute. Add flour mixture and stir to combine. Don't overmix at any step.

4. 4

   Fold in chopped apples just until combined. Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and top with cinnamon sugar mixture and additional apple slices if desired. Bake for about 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.