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Mardi Gras Cinnamon Cake Loaf

Indulge in a delightful twist on tradition with this moist and flavorful cake loaf, infused with unique flavors of cinnamon and festive spices, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk can substitute with almond or oat milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans can substitute with walnuts
  • 1/4 cup butter softened

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C).
  2. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan generously with butter or cooking spray.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
  1. Mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
Creaming
  1. Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy?about 3-5 minutes.
Adding Eggs
  1. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Combining Mixtures
  1. Blend in the vanilla extract and sour cream until smooth.
  2. Combine the wet and dry mixtures gradually, folding gently until just incorporated.
Layering
  1. Pour half of the batter into your prepared loaf pan, then sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
  2. Layer the remaining batter over this cinnamon-sugar layer and finish with the rest of the mixture on top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy baking this Mardi Gras Cinnamon Cake Loaf Recipe as a festive treat!

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