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Cinnamon Vanilla Breakfast Swirl Cake

A light and soft breakfast cake with a delightful swirl of cinnamon and vanilla, perfect for cozy mornings or coffee breaks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 2 pieces eggs Large eggs for best results.
  • ½ cup sugar Granulated sugar.
  • ⅓ cup oil Vegetable or canola oil for tenderness.
  • ½ cup milk Any milk variety can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla Pure vanilla extract recommended.
Dry Ingredients
  • 1¾ cups flour All-purpose flour.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Ensure it's fresh for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon For the swirl as well as flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven and lightly grease a small baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth and slightly creamy.
  3. Gently stir in flour and baking powder, mixing only until combined to avoid overmixing.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
  5. Sprinkle cinnamon across the surface and swirl lightly using a knife or skewer.
  6. Bake until the cake is set and lightly golden, then allow it to cool slightly before slicing.

Notes

For best texture, whisk wet ingredients thoroughly and mix dry ingredients gently. Avoid overbaking.