Cinnamon Swirl Loaf Cake with Streusel

1h 15m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare the streusel: In a bowl, mix flour, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter using a fork until crumbly with no dry flour left. Set aside.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line an 8.5x4.5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  3. 3Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  4. 4In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar on high speed for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  5. 5Add eggs one at a time, mixing on medium speed until well combined.
  6. 6Add half of the flour mixture on low speed, then mix in sour cream, oil, and vanilla. Add remaining flour mixture and mix just until combined. Scrape the bowl.
  7. 7Transfer half of the batter to another bowl and mix in ground cinnamon.
  8. 8Alternate scooping plain and cinnamon batter into the pan. Use a butter knife to swirl.
  9. 9Sprinkle streusel evenly over the top.
  10. 10Bake for 65 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  11. 11Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Ingredients

  • 60 g all-purpose flour
  • 50 g dark brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 40 g unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 270 g all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 100 g unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 200 g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 200 g sour cream, room temperature
  • 30 g vegetable oil
  • 1.25 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.25 tbsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

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