Description
This Cinnamon Swirl Pound Cake Recipe is a moist, buttery loaf layered with cinnamon sugar for a cozy, homemade dessert that stays fresh for days.
Ingredients
¾ cup + 3 tbsp (220 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup + 3 tbsp (244 g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs (150 g)
1¾ cups + 2 tbsp (220 g) cake flour
1.5 tsp (7 g) baking powder
¾ cup (170 g) sour cream
3/4 tsp vanilla essence
2 tsp (5 g) cinnamon powder
2 tbsp + 1 tsp (24 g) brown sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 330°F (165°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Cream butter and sugar on medium-high speed until fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
4. Mix in flour and baking powder until combined.
5. Fold in sour cream and vanilla essence with a spatula.
6. Mix cinnamon and brown sugar for the swirl.
7. Layer plain batter and cinnamon batter alternately in the pan.
8. Use a knife or skewer to create swirls.
9. Bake for 40–45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
10. Cool for 15 minutes, remove from pan, and cool completely.
Notes
Avoid overmixing to keep the cake soft.
Use room-temperature ingredients for even mixing.
Store at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Cake, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Homemade
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg