Name: Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar (for cinnamon swirl); 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl); 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar; 2/3 cup (160 ml) whole milk, at room temperature; 1/3 cup (80 ml / 75 g) vegetable oil; 1/3 cup (80 g) full-fat sour cream (or plain/Greek yogurt), at room temperature; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Description

This easy cinnamon bread is soft, moist, and packed with a thick ribbon of cinnamon sugar, blending the flavors of a cinnamon roll and vanilla loaf cake. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack without yeast or mixers.

Ingredients

1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar (for cinnamon swirl)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl)
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
2/3 cup (160 ml) whole milk, at room temperature
1/3 cup (80 ml / 75 g) vegetable oil
1/3 cup (80 g) full-fat sour cream (or plain/Greek yogurt), at room temperature
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×5-inch or 8×4-inch loaf pan.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for the cinnamon sugar swirl. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup sugar, 2/3 cup whole milk, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 1/3 cup sour cream, 1 large egg, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently until combined, avoiding overmixing.
Spread half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkle almost all of the cinnamon sugar over it, and then spread the remaining batter on top.
Sprinkle the reserved cinnamon sugar over the top, then swirl through the batter with a knife.
Bake for 50–65 minutes, tenting with foil if necessary, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 1 hour, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.
If desired, drizzle with vanilla icing before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Measure flour correctly to avoid a dry loaf. Consider adding fruits or nuts for variation.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American