Description
A moist and buttery Cinnamon Swirl Cake layered with sweet, gooey cinnamon sugar and baked to golden perfection. The ultimate comfort treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 1¾ cups – gives structure and soft crumb
- Granulated Sugar: ¾ cup – adds sweetness and golden crust
- Unsalted Butter: ½ cup (softened) – provides moisture and rich flavor
- Eggs: 2 large – binds the ingredients and adds richness
- Whole Milk: ½ cup – keeps the batter smooth and tender
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons – enhances flavor depth
- Baking Powder: 2 teaspoons – ensures lift and fluffiness
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon – balances sweetness and sharpens flavor
- Brown Sugar (for swirl): ½ cup – creates a caramelized, gooey layer
- Ground Cinnamon (for swirl): 1½ teaspoons – adds warm, cozy spice
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt alternately with milk until just combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour half of the batter into your prepared pan, smoothing the top.
- Assemble the Dish: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle half over the batter in the pan. Add remaining batter on top, then the rest of the cinnamon mixture. Use a knife to gently swirl.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice, serve warm or room temp, and savor every cinnamon-laced bite.
Notes
- Let ingredients come to room temperature for smoother batter.
- Use fresh baking powder for the best rise.
- Don’t overmix once flour is added to keep texture soft.
- Store in an airtight container to preserve moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cinnamon swirl cake, easy cinnamon loaf, cinnamon sugar bread, cinnamon dessert, brunch cake