Craving a delightful, mouth-watering treat that'll make your kitchen smell like heaven? Get ready to discover the most irresistible Cinnamon Twist Loaf that's so easy to make, you'll want to bake it every single weekend! In just 45 minutes, you can transform simple ingredients into a bakery-worthy masterpiece that'll have your family begging for seconds. Imagine cutting into a soft, swirled loaf with ribbons of warm cinnamon and brown sugar running through every slice - pure baking magic awaits you!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together until they are well mixed and free of lumps.
- In a separate bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of milk, 1/4 cup of vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold the mixture together using a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and 1/4 cup of brown sugar. This will be your cinnamon filling.
- Transfer half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon and brown sugar mixture over the batter.
- Carefully spoon the remaining batter on top of the cinnamon filling, spreading it evenly. Finally, sprinkle the remaining cinnamon and brown sugar mixture over the top layer of batter.
- Using a knife or a skewer, gently swirl the cinnamon filling into the batter to create a marbled effect. Be careful not to overmix.
- Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice the loaf once it has cooled and serve. Enjoy your Easy and Fast Cinnamon Twist Loaf!
Tips
- Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing consistency.
- Don't overmix the batter - a few lumps are perfectly fine and will help keep the loaf tender.
- When swirling the cinnamon mixture, use a gentle hand to create beautiful marbled patterns.
- For extra indulgence, consider adding a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and milk on top after cooling.
- Store the loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
- For a more intense cinnamon flavor, you can add a pinch of ground nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Use a toothpick or skewer to test doneness - it should come out clean when inserted into the center of the loaf.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 5mg
