Warm, fluffy loaf blended with maple, cinnamon, and bourbon, topped with a sweet crunchy sugar layer.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup milk plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
08 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
09 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
11 - 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
12 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Sugar Topping
13 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
14 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Line with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together in a medium mixing bowl.
03 - In a separate large bowl, beat eggs with buttermilk, maple syrup, sugar, melted butter, bourbon if using, and vanilla extract until uniform.
04 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Transfer batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
06 - Blend granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly across batter.
07 - Bake for 48 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center exits clean.
08 - Let loaf cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer onto wire rack. Allow to cool fully before slicing.
