Absolutely! Here’s a full, big, beautiful recipe for a crowd-favorite Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread—a tender, sweet loaf bursting with cinnamon flavor that everyone raves about. Great for gifting, sharing, or keeping all to yourself!
🍞 CINNAMON SWIRL QUICK BREAD RECIPE
⭐️ INTRODUCTION
This cinnamon swirl quick bread is comfort in a slice. Moist, buttery, with a ribbon of cinnamon sugar running through the center and crackling on top—it’s the kind of treat that makes neighbors call for the recipe and family ask for seconds. No yeast, no fuss. Just pure bakery-style magic from your oven.
🥣 INGREDIENTS
For the Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Optional Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
🧑🍳 INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Make Cinnamon Sugar
In a small bowl, mix together the 1/3 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Set aside.
3. Mix the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk the milk, oil (or butter), eggs, and vanilla.
Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
4. Layer and Swirl
Pour half the batter into the pan.
Sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
Add remaining batter, then top with remaining cinnamon sugar.
Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon layer throughout the batter.
5. Bake
Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack.
6. Optional Glaze
Whisk together glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled loaf.
🏛️ HISTORY & FORMATION
Quick breads originated in the 19th century when baking soda and baking powder revolutionized baking. Unlike yeast breads, quick breads rely on chemical leaveners, making them easy, fast, and accessible to all home bakers. This cinnamon swirl version draws inspiration from American coffee cakes and Amish friendship breads, where the goal is simple: make something sweet, moist, and shareable.
🫶 CONCLUSION
This bread doesn’t just smell like heaven—it tastes like home. Whether you’re baking it for your neighbor, a brunch, or just your afternoon tea, this loaf delivers every time. People love it because it feels personal, nostalgic, and deliciously satisfying.
💘 LOVED BY MANY
- “Tastes like it came from a bakery!”
- “My kids BEG me to make this every week.”
- “I brought a loaf to my neighbor and she called five minutes later saying she needed the recipe!”
- “Perfect with coffee, perfect without.”
- “Better than Starbucks!”
📝 METHODS (with Love 💕)
- Don’t overmix your batter—gentle stirring = tender bread.
- Swirl softly—overdoing it blends the layers too much.
- Store well: Wrap in foil or plastic wrap for up to 4 days at room temp (or freeze up to 2 months).
- Double the recipe—because one loaf never lasts long.
Would you like a version with apples, chocolate chips, or a cream cheese swirl? I can give you a variation next!