Why You’ll Love This Recipe

•  Perfect with morning coffee

•  Made with pantry staples

•  One bowl, no mixer required

•  Beautiful cinnamon swirls in every slice

•  Soft, tender crumb that feels homemade

I promised you easy and comforting—and this delivers.

What It Tastes Like

The vanilla base is soft and fluffy with just the right sweetness. The cinnamon adds warmth without overpowering. Every bite feels familiar, almost nostalgic—like something your grandmother might have baked “just because.”

The smell while it bakes? Pure cinnamon-vanilla heaven.

Benefits of This Recipe

• Quick to prepare

• Budget-friendly ingredients

• Great for brunch spreads

• Easy to customize

• Freezer-friendly

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup sugar

• ⅓ cup oil

• ½ cup milk

• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Necessary Tools

• Mixing bowl

• Whisk

• Measuring cups and spoons

• Square baking pan (8×8 works beautifully)

• Knife (for swirling)

Ingredient Additions & Substitutions

Add More Warmth

• Pinch of nutmeg

• Dash of cardamom

Make It Sweeter

• Add 2 tablespoons brown sugar to the cinnamon swirl

• Drizzle with a simple vanilla glaze after baking

Dairy Substitutions

• Almond milk or oat milk instead of regular milk

• Melted butter instead of oil for richer flavor