Cinnamon-Infused Pound Cake

A buttery, moist pound cake with warm cinnamon flavor — perfect with coffee or tea! ☕✨

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs

• ½ cup (120ml) whole milk

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for a cinnamon-sugar swirl)

‍ Instructions

1. Prep the oven & pan

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or a bundt pan.

2. Mix dry ingredients

   • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

3. Cream butter & sugar

   • In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

   • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.

   • Stir in vanilla extract.

4. Combine wet & dry

   • Gradually add the dry mixture, alternating with milk.

   • Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined (avoid overmixing).

5. Optional swirl

   • For a sweet cinnamon ripple, gently fold in brown sugar with a few light swirls.

6. Bake

   • Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

   • Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. Cool & serve

   • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

   • Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

✅ Rich, buttery, and soft
✅ Warm cinnamon flavor
✅ Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or gifting