• Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Make the Bread Batter

• In a large bowl combine the sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• Beat in the oil and eggs.
• Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
• Add the apples and mix until fully incorporated.
• Add the flour and mix until combined (the batter will be thick). Do not overmix.

Make the Cinnamon Sugar

• In a small bowl combine the sugar and cinnamon.

Assemble and Bake

• Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
• Transfer half of the batter to the pan and smooth the top into an even layer.
• Sprinkle it evenly with 3 tablespoons of cinnamon sugar.
• Place the other half of batter over top and smooth into an even layer.
• Stick a butter knife into one end of the batter and hold it upright.
• Drag the dull side through the batter in a tight ‘S’ pattern all the way to the other end (this creates a swirl in the center).
• Remove the knife and close any gaps at the top, if needed.
• Bake for 62 – 64 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out completely clean or with fully baked crumbs, no wet batter.
• Cool in pan 10 minutes then remove it and transfer to a wire rack.

Time for the Cinnamon Sugar Topping

• Using a spoon or pastry brush spread the melted butter evenly over the top of the bread.
• Sprinkle evenly with the remaining cinnamon sugar.
• Let the bread cool for at least 10 – 15 minutes before slicing.
• Serve warm or cooled completely.