Each slice of this loaf cake has an irresistible quality that comes from a combination of baked apples and cider.  Studded throughout the batter, the chopped pieces add fresh-from-the-orchard flavor while the reduced cider and warm spices give it depth.  Buttermilk makes it tender and far from dry.  Bake this at night then enjoy it for breakfast – or bake it when the sun comes up and enjoy it throughout the day.  As morning fare, a snack, or dessert, it’s the ideal way to celebrate apple season If you’ve enjoyed my apple cider vinaigrette recipe, you already are familiar with the process of making a cider reduction.  Concentrated apple flavor…