Quick and Easy Cinnamon Swirl Bread
This Quick and Easy Cinnamon Swirl Bread is soft, sweet and packed with cozy flavor. An easy homemade cinnamon loaf perfect for any time!
Servings: 12
Calories: 177kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups sugar divided
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- For the Glaze:
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease the bottom only of a 9x5-in. loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 cup sugar, baking soda and salt. Combine buttermilk, egg and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
- In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and remaining sugar.
- Pour half the batter into the pan and sprinkle with half the cinnamon-sugar.
- Add the remaining batter and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar; cut through batter with a knife to swirl.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool 10 minutes before removing from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and milk. Drizzle over loaf.
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter: This keeps the bread soft and tender.
Swirl gently: Too much mixing will blend the cinnamon instead of creating a ribbon.
Use room temperature ingredients: Helps create a smoother batter.
Sift powdered sugar: Ensures a lump-free glaze.
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg