“GREAT recipe. I’ve made it 3 times this week. My family loves it. The crunchy crust is everything.”
This Cinnamon Swirl Loaf is a delightful and comforting treat, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. The moist cake is swirled with a rich cinnamon mixture and topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping, creating a warm and flavorful loaf.
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Ingredients:
For the Batter:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Unsalted butter, room temperature | 1/2 cup (1 stick) |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Large eggs, room temperature | 3 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| All-purpose flour | 1 1/2 cups |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Baking powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Full fat sour cream | 1/3 cup |
For the Swirl:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Brown sugar | 4 tablespoons |
| Cinnamon | 1 1/2 tablespoons |
| Milk | 1 tablespoon |
For the Topping:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Brown sugar | 3 tablespoons |
| Cinnamon | 1/2 teaspoon |
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add 1/2 of the flour mixture to the butter mixture, followed by the sour cream, then the rest of the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: Transfer 1 cup of the batter to another medium bowl. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and milk for the swirl. Stir to combine.
- Layer Batter: Spoon a thin layer of the basic batter in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan. Dollop spoonfuls of the cinnamon batter on top. Top with the remaining basic batter.
- Swirl Batter: Smooth out the top and use a long skewer or knife to lightly swirl the batters together. Run through the batter a few times from side to side.
- Prepare Topping: In a clean bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
- Sprinkle Topping: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping over the top of the loaf.
- Bake: Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 55-65 minutes.
- Cool: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, run a knife around the edge and remove it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and Serve: Let the loaf cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
