Cinnamon Swirl Delight: Irresistible Streusel Loaf Recipe

Certainly! Here’s a delectable recipe for a mouthwatering Cinnamon Streusel Loaf that’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy breakfast or a delightful snack. 🍞🍰

Cinnamon Streusel Loaf Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 1 loaf

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• For the streusel topping:
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). This ensures that your oven is ready when your loaf is prepared for baking.

2. Prepare Pan: Grease and flour the bottom of a 9×5-inch loaf pan. This prevents the loaf from sticking to the pan and ensures easy removal after baking.

3. Mix Loaf Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and eggs. Beat the mixture until well combined and smooth, which should take about 3 minutes. This creates a delicious and moist loaf batter.

4. Pour Batter: Pour the prepared batter into the greased and floured loaf pan, spreading it evenly.

5. Prepare Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly. This creates a delightful streusel topping that adds a sweet and crunchy texture to your loaf.

6. Add Streusel: Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter in the loaf pan. Use a knife to gently swirl the streusel into the batter, creating a beautiful marbled effect.

7. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. This ensures that your loaf is fully baked and cooked through.

8. Cool: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps the loaf set and prevents it from breaking apart when removed from the pan.

9. Serve or Store: Once cooled, slice the Cinnamon Streusel Loaf and serve it fresh. Any unused portions can be refrigerated for later enjoyment.

This delightful Cinnamon Streusel Loaf is a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or any time you’re craving something sweet and comforting. Enjoy its moist texture, warm cinnamon flavor, and irresistible streusel topping with every bite!