Maple Ginger Cinnamon Sugar Loaf (Print Version)
Tender loaf with maple, ginger, and cinnamon sugar, perfect for breakfast or a comforting sweet snack.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 cup whole milk
09 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Sugar Topping
12 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well blended.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir gently with a whisk until just combined; avoid overmixing to maintain loaf tenderness.
05 - In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping.
06 - Transfer half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly across the surface.
07 - Spread the remaining batter over the previous layer, smoothing the surface. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar over the top.
08 - Using a butter knife, lightly swirl the cinnamon sugar topping through the batter to create a marbled pattern.
09 - Bake the loaf for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
10 - Allow the loaf to rest in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Soft, moist, and fluffy texture reminiscent of pancakes and muffins
- Warm maple, cinnamon, and ginger flavors blend perfectly for cozy comfort
02 -
- This loaf contains eggs, milk, wheat, and butter
- May contain traces of nuts if adding optional pecans or walnuts; always check labels for allergens
03 -
- Do not overmix the batter to prevent a dense loaf
- Let the loaf cool completely before slicing for clean cuts and best texture