Creating Apple Cinnamon Bread can be simple if you follow these easy steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in Apples and Nuts: Gently fold in the chopped apples and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon together for the topping.
8. Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top.
9. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15-20 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

By following these steps, you’ll be able to create a delicious loaf of Apple Cinnamon Bread that is sure to impress!