Pan de Canela (cinnamon tea cake)

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 medium eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/3 cup corn oil (or any mild flavored oil)
• 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1 orange zest
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp butter (melted)
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 355°F/180°C

2. 2

   Grease a 9-inch (22cm) round baking pan with butter and set aside.

3. 3

   In a medium mixing bowl whisk the egg, add milk, oil, and orange zest. Mix to combine and set aside.

4. 4

   In a large mixing bowl sift the flour along with baking powder. Add the sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix to combine.

5. 5

   Pour the milk misture into the large bowl with flour and use a spatula to mix the ingredients. Do not overmix, is ok if some lumps remains.

6. 6

   Transfer the batter into the prepared mold.

7. 7

   Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a thootpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.

8. 8

   Remove the pan from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove the cake from the pan and place in a cooling rack. Leave it reach room temperature.

10. 10

    --- Add the topping: ---

11. 11

    Mix the sugar and cinnamon powder in a small bowl.

12. 12

    Brush the top of the cake with melted butter and then sprinkle with the cinnamon and sugar mixture.

13. 13

    Slice and enjoy.