Description
This easy Cinnamon Bread Recipe is a no-yeast quick bread with swirls of warm cinnamon sugar in every bite. Soft, buttery, and slightly sweet, it’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup brown sugar (for cinnamon swirl)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agent.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step helps create a tender crumb.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Incorporate milk and dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Prepare the cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. This will add a rich, warm spice flavor to the bread.
- Assemble the bread: Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan, then sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter. Add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Use a knife to swirl it gently into the batter.
- Bake the bread: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra moisture, substitute half of the butter with applesauce.
- To add texture, mix chopped pecans or walnuts into the batter.
- Drizzle with a vanilla or cream cheese glaze for a dessert-style treat.
- If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent the bread with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg