Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.

Step 2

In a small bowl,. combine brown sugar and cinnamon together and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and butter until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla and continue to beat on medium speed until combined.

Step 4

Add flour and baking powder, then mix in the milk.

Step 5

Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Cover with half of the diced apples (press them slightly into the batter).

Step 6

Sprinkle with half of brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.

Step 7

Pour the remaining batter over apple layer; top with remaining apples and add more brown sugar/cinnamon mixture.

Step 8

Pat topping into the batter with the back of a large spoon.

Step 9

Bake for 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Cool in pan 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Step 11

In a small bowl, whisk together the icing ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread and allow to set, about 15 minutes. ENJOY.