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Cinnamon Bread

This cinnamon quick bread has a sweet cinnamon topping that's swirled into the batter for a marbled effect. It's a delicious way to start your morning!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people
Calories 2087.9 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Loaf Pan 9x5-inch
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Electric Mixer or a sturdy whisk for beating batter
  • 1 Small Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Paring Knife for swirling topping

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons butter or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • To make the bread: Beat flour, sugar, buttermilk, eggs, oil, vanilla, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl until well combined, about 3 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan; smooth the top.
  • To make the topping: Stir sugar, butter, and cinnamon together in a small bowl until crumbly; sprinkle over batter. Use a paring knife to swirl batter for a marbled effect.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Remove bread from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For optimal texture, ensure all cold ingredients like buttermilk and eggs are at room temperature before mixing. This promotes a smoother, more emulsified batter and even baking. Avoid overmixing the batter, as this develops gluten excessively, resulting in a tough, dense crumb. Mix just until combined. For an elevated flavor, consider substituting a portion of the white sugar in the topping with light brown sugar for a richer, more caramel-like note. A touch of orange zest in the batter can also brighten the profile. For presentation, once cooled, a simple cream cheese glaze or a dusting of powdered sugar adds a refined touch.