Quick and Easy Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe

A new year is the perfect time to explore fresh ideas—and that includes trying out new recipes! Cinnamon buns are a hit in our house, but let's be honest, they take time (especially with two little helpers in the kitchen!). That’s why I decided to try this Quick and Easy Cinnamon Swirl Bread. It's the ideal go-to recipe for when you want all the cinnamon goodness without the fuss. Plus, if unexpected guests pop in, you can whip up a batch in no time!

Quick and Easy Cinnamon Swirl Bread

The best part is you get all the flavors of a cinnamon bun—soft, buttery bread with swirls of cinnamon sugar—without the hours of prep. There is no need to wait for the dough to rise or roll it out. Instead, you just mix, swirl, and bake!

The recipe calls for basic ingredients you likely already have on hand: flour, sugar, cinnamon, eggs, and milk. You can even get creative with the recipe by adding extras like chopped nuts on top if you're feeling fancy. The kids love to help with the swirling part, which makes this a fun and easy project for the whole family.

So, whether you’re baking for a weekend brunch or just looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth, this Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread is your go-to. It's quick, delicious, and makes your kitchen smell amazing while it bakes—what’s not to love?

Quick and Easy Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

• 2 cup Flour
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1 Egg
• 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
• 1/2 cup 1/2 cup Sugar for the swirl
• 3 tsp cinnamon for the swirl

Instructions

 

• Combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
• MIx together buttermilk, egg and oil and stir into flour mixture until blended.
• Mix together cinnamon and 1/2 cup sugar in small bowl.
• Spray the bottom of a loaf pan with cooking spray.
• Pour half of the batter into pan then sprinkle 2/3 of the swirl mixture.
• Pour remaining batter and sprinkle with remaining swirl mixture.
• Take a knife or spatula and cut through batter to swirl.
• Bake at 350 for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Cool for 10 minutes in pan then remove and place on wire rack.

Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread Icing

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Ingredients

  

• 1/4 cup Icing Sugar
• 2 tsp Milk

Instructions

 

• Place icing sugar in a bowl slowly add milk stirring until you get to syrup consistency, then drizzle over loaf.

And there you have it— cinnamon swirl bread that's sure to impress! Whether for a cozy family breakfast or a last-minute treat for guests, this recipe is a winner. Enjoy the warm, cinnamon goodness with your loved ones!

What's your go-to recipe for unexpected company?