Heavenly Cinnamon Streusel Loaf Cake with Vanilla Icing Drizzle
A moist and flavorful loaf cake layered with cinnamon sugar ribbon and topped with a crunchy streusel, finished with a sweet vanilla icing drizzle.
Ingredients
Streusel Topping
- 50 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 50 g unsalted butter, melted
Cinnamon Sugar Ribbon
- 50 g brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Loaf Cake Base
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 150 g light-tasting oil
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 250 g buttermilk
Icing
- 50 g powdered sugar
- 1 ¼ tsp milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for streusel; stir in melted butter. Set aside.
- Combine brown sugar and cinnamon for ribbon; set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); line loaf pan with parchment.
- Mix dry ingredients; whisk oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk. Fold in dry ingredients.
- Pour half batter into pan, sprinkle cinnamon sugar, add remaining batter, then streusel. Bake 45 mins, cool, then drizzle icing.
Notes
Ensure the loaf is fully cooled before adding the icing for best presentation.