Description
Cinnamon Bread is soft, moist, and filled with a sweet cinnamon swirl throughout. Topped with a sugary cinnamon topping and optionally glazed with a simple icing, this bread makes for the perfect breakfast or snack. It’s an easy, comforting treat your family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
Swirl Filling:
- ⅓ cup (76g) packed brown sugar, light or dark
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Bread:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, lightly spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup (73g) vegetable or canola oil
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (115g) sour cream or plain yogurt (not nonfat)
- ½ cup (114g) milk (not nonfat)
Cinnamon Topping:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Glaze (Optional):
- ⅓ cup (45g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon milk (plus more if needed)
- A couple drops of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the swirl filling:
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Make the bread batter:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oil and granulated sugar. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth.
- Add the sour cream (or yogurt) and milk, and whisk until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined (do not overmix).
- Assemble the bread:
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon swirl filling evenly over the batter.
- Add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the swirl filling. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon filling into the batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Add the topping:
- In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
- Bake:
- Bake the bread for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with foil and continue baking.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the glaze (optional):
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bread before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat sour cream or yogurt.
- This bread is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even as a dessert.
- If you prefer, you can omit the glaze for a less sweet version, or enjoy it with a cup of coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cinnamon bread, cinnamon swirl bread, quick bread, easy cinnamon bread, homemade bread