Apple Ginger Loaf

Welcoming the change of season with this lovely autumnal loaf that smells and tastes divine. 

Apple Ginger Loaf

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2 cups all purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs, beaten

1/2 cup dark brown sugar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 tablespoons milk

3 medium sized apples, cored and cut into cubes

1 cup chopped walnuts, optional

thinly sliced apple pieces,  for decorating the top 

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease and line a 8x4 loaf tin. 

In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, ground ginger, salt, chopped walnuts and the cubed apple together. 

In another bowl add the 2 eggs and gently beat together; add the brown sugar, vegetable oil and milk and stir to blend together, add to the dry ingredients and stir until just blended, do not beat or over stir. Spread into the prepared loaf tin. Add the slices of apple on top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from the tin.