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Dorothy Thomas

Cinnamon Bread Recipe

A warm, buttery, and aromatic Cinnamon Bread swirled with cinnamon-sugar goodness. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack with coffee!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 1 12
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 large Egg (room temperature)
  • 1 cup Milk (or buttermilk)
  • ⅓ cup Melted butter (unsalted)
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl
  • ¼ cup Brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp Melted butter (for drizzle) 

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk/spatula
  • Measuring cups/spoons
  • Parchment paper (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, beat sugar, egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined (don’t overmix).
  5. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  6. Pour half the batter into the loaf pan. Sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar mix.
  7. Add remaining batter, then top with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar.
  8. Drizzle 1 tbsp melted butter over the top.
  9. Bake 50–55 mins or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10 mins, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Storage: Keep wrapped at room temp for 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
  • Substitutes: Use whole wheat flour (50/50 blend) or almond milk for dietary needs.
  • Optional Add-ins: Add ½ cup chopped nuts or raisins to the swirl.