There is nothing more satisfying than a fresh, warm, loaf, right out of the oven. Everyone loves a classic banana bread, but have you ever tried an apple loaf? We consider it to be banana's bread's really awesome cousin. The addition of Oregon Growers apple butter makes this loaf incredibly moist and delicious. This recipe is simple, comforting and a must try.
Glazed Apple Butter Loaf
Recipe Type: Dessert
Ingredients
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
¾ cup sugar
½ cup butter
2 eggs
½ cup buttermilk
1 cup Oregon Growers Apple Butter
1 cup powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Sift flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves. Cream sugar and softened butter or margarine in large bowl. Add eggs, beating thoroughly.
Beat in dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk. Stir in apple butter.
Pour into a greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Bake in 350°F oven 55 to 65 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan.
Make orange glaze by combining powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange peel. Spoon glaze over warm cake.