Delight in the warmth and comfort of this Heavenly Cinnamon Streusel Loaf Cake, featuring a soft, moist interior and a crunchy, cinnamon-laden streusel topping. Infused with a ribbon of cinnamon sugar and finished with a smooth vanilla icing drizzle, this loaf cake is a perfect blend of textures and flavors, making it an ideal treat for any occasion or a cozy companion to your afternoon tea.
Ingredients:
Streusel Topping:
- 50 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 50 g unsalted butter, melted
Cinnamon Sugar Ribbon:
- 50 g brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Loaf Cake:
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 150 g light-tasting oil
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 250 g buttermilk
Icing:
- 50 g powdered sugar
- 1 ¼ tsp milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Streusel Topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir in melted butter to form a crumbly paste. Set aside to cool and harden.
- Cinnamon Sugar Ribbon: Stir together brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Loaf Cake Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Wet Ingredients: Whisk oil and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mix well. Pour in buttermilk and whisk until combined.
- Combine: Sift the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Fold together until just combined into a lumpy batter.
- Assemble Cake: Pour half the batter into the loaf pan. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar ribbon over it. Add remaining batter. Smooth with a spatula if needed.
- Add Streusel: Crumble the streusel topping over the batter.
- Bake: Bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Let cool in the pan for 30-45 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Icing: Stir together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy your heavenly streusel loaf cake!
For a homemade buttermilk substitute, mix 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice with milk to total 250g. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken and curdle before using.
Indulge in this delightful cinnamon streusel loaf cake, perfect for sharing with friends and family. Don't forget to bookmark our site for more delectable recipes!
