Description
A buttery, spiced quick bread with a crumbly streusel topping, ready in under 40 minutes. Perfectly tender crumb pairs with warm cinnamon and optional toasted coconut crunch.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 cup milk
Optional topping ingredients: 1/4 cup flour, 3 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup toasted coconut
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Line muffin tin or loaf pan with parchment paper
Cream butter and sugar until light, about 3 minutes
Whisk in dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon) in alternating additions
Mix wet ingredients (milk) separately and combine in thirds
In separate bowl, blend topping ingredients until crumbly
Pour batter into prepared pan/muffs
Sprinkle topping over surface
Bake 35 minutes until toothpick comes out clean
Notes
Room temperature ingredients ensure smooth batter
Add lemon zest for citrus brightness
Coconut satisfies in topping
Maple syrup substitution enhances earthy flavor
Cover with foil if browning too quickly
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American