Cinnamon Bread

Cinnamon bread is a simple and delicious moist quick bread recipe that is absolutely loaded with sweet cinnamon goodness.

This cinnamon bread recipe comes together quickly and is so flavorful. We love to enjoy this at brunch time with other favorites like sourdough pancakes, crock pot tater tot breakfast casserole, and breakfast sliders!

Cinnamon Bread

Why you’ll love this recipe!

📌 It’s a quick bread so zero rising time or kneading.

📌 Delicious cinnamon swirl throughout the bread.

📌 Perfect for gifting or for bake sales!

Cinnamon Quick Bread Ingredients

• Sugar – White granulated.
• Flour – All-purpose flour.
• Leavening agent – Baking powder.
• Salt – Kosher or sea salt.
• Egg – Large.
• Milk – Skim, whole or anything in between.
• Oil – Vegetable oil.
• Topping – Cinnamon, white granulated sugar.

Gathering your ingredients ahead of time makes the prep go by so much smoother!

How do you make cinnamon bread? (step-by-step directions)

⭐ First, whisk together the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. In a larger bowl, whisk together the milk and vegetable oil.

⭐ Next, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in small batches and mix together until just combined. Pour the mixture into the loaf pan.

⭐ Then, whisk together the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Spoon half the mixture onto the bread and use a knife to swirl the cinnamon sugar into the bread. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar onto the top of the bread.

⭐ Finally, bake in the oven until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing. 

Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions. 

Make sure not to overmix the batter, it’s okay if there are some lumps.

Preparation

How do I know if my cinnamon bread is done?

You know it’s done when you can stick a long toothpick down the center of the bread and it comes out clean. If the toothpick comes out clean, do not continue baking the bread or you’ll end up with a dry or burnt result.

How long do you leave cinnamon bread in the pan after baking?

For best results, carefully turn it out of the pan immediately after baking and place it on a cooling rack. Leaving the bread in the hot pan runs the risk of the bread continuing to bake outside the oven.

So much cinnamon sugar goodness!

Storage and leftovers

How do I store cinnamon bread?

You can store this bread at room temperature in a sealed container for up to 5 days.

Can I freeze cinnamon bread?

Absolutely! Wrap the cooled bread in foil or plastic wrap and store in a ziploc bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.

Make sure to turn it out of the pan soon after it’s done baking.

Tips and tricks

✅ If you double the recipe, this will make 3 mini loafs of cinnamon bread.

✅ This recipe will also make great muffins! Pour batter into a muffin tin and bake for 12 minutes.

✅ Try not to overmix the cinnamon sugar into the bread so you’ll be able to see the swirls when you cut it into slices.

✅ Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the bread for a fun twist!

Frequently asked questions

What is a quick bread?

Quick breads are any kind of bread, muffin, biscuit, or scone that use a leavening agent to help them rise instead of using yeast. Quick breads are a great way to make bread super fast!

Can I use a different type of sugar in this recipe?

While the recipe calls for white granulated sugar, you can experiment with alternatives like brown sugar or coconut sugar for a slightly different flavor profile.

Can I add other spices to the cinnamon bread for extra flavor?

Definitely! Feel free to experiment with spices like nutmeg, cloves, or even a dash of cardamom to enhance the flavor of your cinnamon bread.

What other mix-ins can I add to the bread?

Adding white chocolate, chopped nuts, raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped dried apricots can add a delightful burst of sweetness and texture to the bread. Just fold them into the batter before pouring it into the loaf pan.

Wait until the bread has cooled completely to get clean slices.

What to enjoy with our easy cinnamon bread recipe (serving suggestions)

Cinnamon bread is a great quick bread for any occasion! We like to enjoy it after a lunch of tomato sandwiches and Italian pasta salad!

More great quick bread recipes

• White chocolate banana bread
• Peanut butter bread
• Pumpkin cream cheese bread
• Peanut butter banana bread
• Pumpkin bread
• Chocolate chip banana bread
• Classic zucchini bread
• Beer bread
• Apple bread recipe
• See all our easy bread recipes!

This makes a great grab-and-go breakfast or afternoon snack.

Tools we love

• Pyrex Basics 1.5 Quart Clear Glass Loaf Dish with Lid – it makes me thoroughly happy when things come with lids. 
• Baker’s Secret Cooling Rack, Set of 2 – gotta cool your loaves, yo. 
• Electric mixer – I love love love love love (x’s 100) my stand mixer. Really and truly. But my daily work horse is this handheld electric mixer! 

How to Make Cinnamon Bread

Cinnamon Bread

Cinnamon bread is a simple and delicious moist quick bread recipe that is absolutely loaded with sweet cinnamon goodness.

5 from 6 votes

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Course: Bread, Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cinnamon bread

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 slices

Calories: 224kcal

Author: April Woods

Ingredients

• 1 cup white granulated sugar
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup milk
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil

Topping:

• 2½ teaspoons cinnamon
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar

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Instructions

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. In a separate, large bowl, whisk together the milk and vegetable oil.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in small increments, mixing just until everything is wet. It's okay to see some clumps.
• Pour batter into a prepared loaf pan*, not more than ⅔ full (use a second pan if necessary).
• In a small bowl, whisk together the cinnamon and sugar. Spoon half of the mixture onto the top and then use the edge of a knife to swirl the cinnamon mixture in. Do not overmix.
• Evenly spread the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture over the top of the bread, and bake on the center rack of a preheated 350℉ oven for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
• When finished baking, remove from oven and carefully turn out onto a wire rack to cool.

Notes

*butter and flour your loaf pan or use a pan release that contains flour (here is my favorite pan release recipe)

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Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal

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