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Country Cinnamon Swirl Buttermilk Loaf

Country Cinnamon Swirl Buttermilk Loaf You'll Love to Bake

Create a moist and flavorful Country Cinnamon Swirl Buttermilk Loaf that's perfect for breakfast or cozy afternoons.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon Essential for the cinnamon swirl effect
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Consider a sugar-free sweetener
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitute with milk mixed with lemon juice if needed
  • 1 large Egg For vegan option, use a flax egg
  • 1/2 cup Canola Oil Can use melted butter instead
  • 1 teaspoon Butter Extract Optional
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Any milk can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • measuring cups
  • Loaf pan
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the cinnamon swirl by mixing 2 tbsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a bowl.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine 1 cup buttermilk, 1 egg, and 1/2 cup canola oil until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix gently until moistened.
  5. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and layer half the batter, sprinkle 2/3 of the cinnamon mixture, followed by the remaining batter and cinnamon mixture.
  6. Gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter with a knife.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 50-60 minutes until golden.
  8. Cool the loaf in the pan for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. For the glaze, whisk together 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 2 tbsp milk, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Store the loaf tightly wrapped for up to 2 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze for 3 months.

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