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Easy Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread Recipe

Close-up of a moist slice of cinnamon bread featuring a beautiful swirl pattern of light vanilla cake and dark cinnamon filling.
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This recipe creates a soft, moist cinnamon loaf perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. It uses simple ingredients and requires no yeast, making it an accessible, quick bread for any home cook.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • For the Swirl: 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • For the Swirl: 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • For the Swirl: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step builds texture for your moist cinnamon loaf.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix only until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Prepare the cinnamon swirl filling: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Mix well.
  7. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Drizzle half of the melted butter over the batter. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the butter layer.
  8. Top with the remaining batter. Drizzle the remaining melted butter over the top, then sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture. Use a knife to gently swirl the layers together once or twice for a beautiful cinnamon swirl bread effect.
  9. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute sour cream for the buttermilk.
  • If you prefer a glaze, mix 1 cup powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of milk and drizzle over the cooled loaf.
  • This recipe works well for making cinnamon streusel bread if you add a simple streusel topping before baking.

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