Dutch Apple Loaf

 

 

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• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups diced peeled tart apples
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• TOPPING:
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in buttermilk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in apples and walnuts. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan.
• For topping, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over batter.
• Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices).