Sour Cream Apple Cardamom Quick Bread

Discover the perfect balance of warm spices and tender sweetness with this **Sour Cream Apple Cardamom Quick Bread**. This moist, flavorful loaf combines the richness of sour cream with the bright, aromatic kick of cardamom and cinnamon, creating a subtly spiced base that’s studded with juicy chunks of apple and optional crunchy walnuts. Ideal for busy mornings or cozy afternoons, this one-bowl quick bread comes together effortlessly in just 15 minutes of prep time. Enhancing its rustic charm is the luscious interplay of buttery richness and sweet-tangy apple, all baked to golden perfection. Whether served with coffee, tea, or enjoyed on its own, this versatile loaf is an irresistible fall-inspired treat that’s both comforting and sophisticated.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 units eggs, large
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup apple, peeled and finely diced (e.g., Granny Smith)
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition.

Step 4

Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Gently fold in the diced apple and walnuts, if using, until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Step 9

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1206.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3646.6

Total Fat 195.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 98.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 745.3mg	0%
Sodium 1993.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 446.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.9g	0%
Total Sugars 241.4g
Protein 56.5g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 537.6mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 1037.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.6%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 47.4%