Cinnamon Swirl Loaf Cake with Vanilla Glaze 🍞✨

 

Cinnamon Swirl Loaf Cake with Vanilla Glaze 🍞✨

There’s something magical about the smell of cinnamon baking in the oven. It fills the entire kitchen with warmth and comfort, instantly making any house feel like home. This cinnamon swirl loaf cake is soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet, with beautiful layers of cinnamon sugar running through every slice. Topped with a smooth vanilla glaze that gently drips down the sides, this cake is ideal for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or even with your afternoon coffee.

The best part? It’s incredibly easy to make. No complicated techniques, no special equipment — just simple ingredients that come together to create a moist, flavorful loaf that tastes like it came straight from a bakery. Each slice reveals a tender crumb with a sweet cinnamon ribbon inside, making it both visually beautiful and delicious.

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🧾 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Oven

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Make the Batter

In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla.
Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until smooth (do not overmix).

3️⃣ Create the Cinnamon Swirl

In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.

4️⃣ Assemble

Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan.
Sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture on top.
Add the remaining batter and finish with the rest of the cinnamon mixture.
Use a knife to gently swirl for a marbled effect.

5️⃣ Bake

Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let it cool completely before glazing.

6️⃣ Add the Glaze

Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Drizzle over the cooled loaf and allow it to set before slicing.

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🌟 Tips for the Perfect Loaf

✔ Don’t overmix the batter
✔ Let the cake cool before glazing
✔ Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
✔ Warm slices slightly before serving for extra softness

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