Brown Butter Cinnamon Streusel Loaf
This Brown Butter Cinnamon Streusel Loaf combines the nutty depth of brown butter with a warm cinnamon swirl and crumbly streusel topping. It’s soft, moist, and finished with a simple vanilla glaze that makes every slice feel like a bakery treat. Easy to make, beginner-friendly, and perfect for cozy mornings, brunches, or holiday gatherings.
Equipment
Ingredients
Loaf Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Streusel Topping
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp light brown sugar
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Brown the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until it foams and turns golden with brown flecks. Remove from heat and cool for five minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add the eggs, vanilla, and milk, whisking until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add this mixture to the wet ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
- Mix the streusel topping ingredients in a small bowl until crumbly.
- Spread half of the batter in the loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the streusel over it. Add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the streusel.
- Bake for 28 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs. Begin checking at 28 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Cool at least 20 minutes before glazing.
- Whisk the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, light brown sugar and salt until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.
- Allow the glaze to set for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 394.43kcalCarbohydrates: 61.73gProtein: 4.76gFat: 14.8gSaturated Fat: 8.89gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.82gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.89gTrans Fat: 0.53gCholesterol: 77.24mgSodium: 310.24mgPotassium: 113.1mgFiber: 1.08gSugar: 41.3gVitamin A: 487.63IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 94.88mgIron: 1.69mg
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