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One-Bowl Cinnamon Streusel Loaf Cake

One-Bowl Cake, Cinnamon Cake, Coffee Cake, Quick Baking

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One-Bowl Cinnamon Streusel Loaf Cake

One-Bowl Cake, Cinnamon Cake, Coffee Cake, Quick Baking

PREP time 8 min
cook time 40-45 min
TOTAL time 50 min
Yield 1 Standard Loaf Pan (8–10 Slices)
Difficulty Super Easy

Ingredients

  • Wet Batter Base: 3 large eggs

  • Sweetener: 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

  • Liquid/Fat: ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil

  • Moisture Element: 1 cup (200g) sour cream or sweet cream (or orange
    juice/plant milk for parve)

  • Dry Base: 1.5 cups (210g) self-rising flour (or all-purpose flour + 1.5 tsp baking powder)

  • Flavoring: 1 tsp vanilla extract & pinch of salt

  • Cinnamon Streusel Topping: ½ cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp ground cinnamon, 2tbsp flour, 2 tbsp melted butter/oil, optional chopped walnuts

Method

  1. 01

    Prep Oven & Pan: Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Line a standard loaf pan (English cake pan) with parchment paper.
  2. 02

    Whisk Wet Ingredients: In one large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, sour cream (or orange juice), vanilla extract, and salt until unified and smooth.
  3. 03

    Fold In Flour: Add the self-rising flour to the wet mixture and whisk gently just until a smooth batter forms without overmixing.
  4. 04

    Prepare Streusel & Layer: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and melted butter/oil to form a crumble. Pour half the cake batter into the pan, sprinkle half the cinnamon crumble, add remaining batter, and top generously with remaining streusel.
  5. 05

    Bake & Serve: Bake for 40–45 minutes until the cake rises high and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool slightly before slicing.

Step by step

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Arrange all your measured ingredients on the counter, including the bowl of dry ingredients, small bowls of eggs, butter, and flavorings, ready to begin. 1
Mise en Place & Ingredients Preparation

Arrange all your measured ingredients on the counter, including the bowl of dry ingredients, small bowls of eggs, butter, and flavorings, ready to begin.

Place your hand inside a specialized baking liner or parchment paper to press and fit it neatly into the base and corners of the dark metal loaf pan. 2
Lining the Loaf Pan

Place your hand inside a specialized baking liner or parchment paper to press and fit it neatly into the base and corners of the dark metal loaf pan.

Pour the smooth, rich cinnamon-infused batter smoothly from the mixing bowl into the prepared, lined loaf pan to form the base. 3
Pouring the Batter

Pour the smooth, rich cinnamon-infused batter smoothly from the mixing bowl into the prepared, lined loaf pan to form the base.

Scatter a generous layer of crumbly, sweet cinnamon streusel mixture evenly down the center and across the surface of the batter inside the pan. 4
Adding Cinnamon Streusel Topping

Scatter a generous layer of crumbly, sweet cinnamon streusel mixture evenly down the center and across the surface of the batter inside the pan.

Bake the loaf until it rises with a golden-brown crust, then let it rest in its pan, wrapped partly in a kitchen towel. 5
Baking to Perfection

Bake the loaf until it rises with a golden-brown crust, then let it rest in its pan, wrapped partly in a kitchen towel.

Once cooled slightly, gently pull the liner tabs to lift or slice the moist, flavorful loaf cake, ensuring a clean and professional presentation. 6
Cooling and Unmolding

Once cooled slightly, gently pull the liner tabs to lift or slice the moist, flavorful loaf cake, ensuring a clean and professional presentation.

Yaniv's Tip

Use room-temperature eggs and do not open the oven during the first stage of baking.

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