Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350.

Step 2

Line a 9” bread loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of the apple butter, egg yolk and vanilla extract. Whisk very well to blend.

Step 4

Sprinkle the flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder evenly over the surface,and stir to combine.

Step 5

Spread the batter in the loaf pan, and dollop the remaining tablespoon of apple butter over the surface gently. Use a knife to swirl in the apple butter.

Step 6

Bake for 19-21 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Step 7

Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, run a knife along the edge of the pan, and remove the cake. Slice into 4 even pieces and serve.