1. Prepare the Crust:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a 9×5-inch loaf pan and spray with non-stick cooking spray, can also line with foil or parchment paper to get out easily for slicing and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Mix 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together in a bowl. Set aside.
3. Whisk together 1 ½ cups flour and 1 ¾ tsp baking powder in a bowl. Set aside.
4. In another bowl, beat ⅔ cup sugar and ½ cup softened butter until creamy.
5. Add 2 eggs, one at a time, blending well. Stir in 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract.
6. Gradually mix in the flour mixture, followed by ½ cup milk, until smooth.
7. Toss chopped apples with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl. Get ready for layering.
8. Pour half the apple bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread out, then top with half the chopped apple mix.
9. Sprinkle 1/2 of the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture on top. Get ready to repeat layers.
10. Repeat Layer: Pour the remaining apple bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread out, then top with the remaining chopped apple mixture.
11. Next, sprinkle the remaining brown sugar/cinnamon mixture on top.
12. Use a knife and swirl through the mixture a few times.
13. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, approximately 60 minutes.
14. To make glaze, mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 to 3 tablespoons milk or cream together until well mixed.  (Place mixture in microwave for 10 seconds to get it pourable if it needs a boost.)
15. Let loaf rest in pan for about 15 minutes before removing from pan to let cool off completely on a cooling rack. Drizzle with glaze.
16. If you want more glaze, make a double batch. 🙂