This Cinnamon Swirl Pancake Loaf combines the best of breakfast and dessert, making it a delightful addition to your brunch ideas. With its fluffy texture and sweet cinnamon swirl, it’s perfect for a cozy breakfast or a special occasion.

This recipe is simple to follow and features a delicious maple glaze that adds an extra touch of sweetness. Ideal for fall baking, this sweet loaf is sure to impress your family and friends at your next ChipCooks brunch.

Delicious Cinnamon Swirl Pancake Loaf

This pancake loaf is made with a fluffy batter swirled with cinnamon and sugar, then topped with a rich maple glaze. It takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 slices, making it a perfect baked breakfast option for gatherings or leisurely weekends.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon swirl)
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl)
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for maple glaze)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup (for maple glaze)
• 1-2 tablespoons milk (for maple glaze)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix the 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
6. Layer the Batter: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter. Pour the remaining batter on top and finish with the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture, swirling gently with a knife.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Make Maple Glaze: While the loaf is baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.
9. Cool and Glaze: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Drizzle the maple glaze over the warm loaf before slicing.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 8 slices
• Calories: 280kcal
• Fat: 12g
• Protein: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 40g