Spiced Apple Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, mix together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, using a wooden spoon or an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. 5
   Stir in the apples.
6. 6
   Stir flour mixture into the apple mixture until the dry ingredients are just moistened.
7. 7
   Spoon batter into the prepared pan.
8. 8
   Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Turn the cake out onto the rack to cool completely.