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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Bakery-quality at home: No need to wait in line at your favorite bakery—these loaves are moist, tender, and packed with flavor.
- Beautiful swirls: The cinnamon sugar swirl makes every slice as visually appealing as it is delicious.
- Versatile: Enjoy it plain, with coffee, or even lightly toasted with a smear of butter or cream cheese.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
For the cinnamon swirl:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
How to Make Cinnamon Swirl Pound Cake Loaves
- Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9×5-inch loaf pans. - Make the Cake Batter:
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. - Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined. - Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl:
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. - Assemble the Loaves:
Pour half of the cake batter into each prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture over the batter. Pour the remaining batter on top, then swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect. - Bake:
Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow loaves to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. -
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