Cinnamon Pecan Swirl Loaf
 
 
Like a cinnamon roll in loaf form! This heavily spiced, moist loaf will transport your tastebuds to bliss. It's easy to make (way less effort than making cinnamon rolls!) and will make your house smell amazing!
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 1 loaf
Ingredients
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup butter (1 stick), softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cups milk (I use skim)
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  • Brown Sugar Filling:
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or raisins
  • ¼ cup butter (1/2 a stick), softened
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
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  • Glaze:
  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 2 Tbsp milk
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, hanging the edges over the sides. Spray with cooking oil; set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and milk. Add dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just smooth.
  4. In another small bowl, mix together the brown sugar filling ingredients; set aside.
  5. Pour half the batter into prepared loaf pan, top with ¾ of the brown sugar filling, then remaining batter, then remaining filling. Using a knife, swirl the batter to create a marbled effect. Sprinkle with more pecans, if desired.
  6. Bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Let loaf cool for 1 hour in the loaf pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. When loaf has cooled, make glaze: mix together icing sugar, milk, and cinnamon. Pour over loaf.
Recipe by Port and Fin at https://portandfin.com/cinnamon-pecan-swirl-loaf/