Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread
Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread is a cozy, delightful treat that envelops your kitchen in the warm aroma of cinnamon. This easy-to-make recipe results in a soft, tender loaf with a beautiful swirl of sweet cinnamon throughout. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, each slice brings back fond memories of home baking. Enjoy it fresh from the oven or toasted with butter for an extra indulgent experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (divided)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp additional granulated sugar (for swirl)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat together milk, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined; lumps are okay.
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining cinnamon with the additional sugar.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top. Add the remaining batter and finish with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or chocolate chips. To make it gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.