Dollywood Cinnamon Loaf (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cinnamon Bread Base

01 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
02 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1/2 cup milk

→ Cinnamon Sweet Swirl

09 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

→ Sweet Icing Topper

11 - Pinch of salt
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 2 tablespoons milk (or use heavy cream for a richer taste)
14 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
15 - 1 cup powdered sugar

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter and a sprinkle of flour, or you can line it with parchment for simpler cleanup.
02 - Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar in a bowl. Give it a good whisk until everything blends together.
03 - In another bowl, whisk the eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and milk until smooth and fully mixed.
04 - Pour the wet mix into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir lightly until combined but don't overdo it—overmixing might make it turn heavy.
05 - Mix the cinnamon and brown sugar in a small bowl until it's evenly blended.
06 - Spoon out half of the batter into the pan. Smooth it out and top with some of the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Add the rest of the batter, smooth it again, and finish off with the remaining cinnamon-sugar on top.
07 - Gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter using a knife or skewer. Keep it light—just enough to create a nice pattern.
08 - Pop it in the preheated oven for between 40 to 50 minutes. It's ready when the top is golden and a toothpick poked into the middle comes out clean.
09 - Once it's done, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then move it onto a wire rack to cool all the way while you get the icing ready.
10 - Stir together the powdered sugar, butter, milk (or cream), vanilla, and salt in a bowl. Adjust it if needed—with more milk to thin it or sugar to thicken it.
11 - Pour the icing over the cooling bread. It's okay if it's still slightly warm—it'll soak in nicely!
12 - Cut it up into about 12 pieces. You can serve it warm or let it cool completely. Pairs perfectly with tea or coffee.

# Notes:

01 - Want a nutty twist? Add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts to the swirl.
02 - If you're a cinnamon lover, up the cinnamon in the swirl to 2 tablespoons.
03 - This stays fresh for 2-3 days at room temp if kept in a tightly sealed box.

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