This Cinnamon Swirl Loaf has a soft vanilla cake base with a cinnamon sugar swirl throughout the centre. SO good.
The greatest thing about this loaf is all the cinnamon and sugar. Not only is the top of the loaf a crunchy delicious cinnamon sugar crust, but there’s a scrumptious cinnamon/sugar swirl inside too!
This Cinnamon Swirl Loaf is one of those breads that is such a treat. It’s rich, moist and cinnamon-y. It’s the kind of loaf that you will want to make over and over again because you can’t resist it’s deliciousness. I mean just look at that crunch sugar crust… and the tender vanilla cake. Oh my.
And when you are baking this bread in your oven, your house is going to smell ah-mazing. And I’m willing to bet that when it’s done, this loaf won’t last more than a day or two in your home. It’s irresistible.
I love to make this for lazy Sunday mornings or coffee dates with friends. I hope you try it.
Recipe Tips:
- Pan Size: I use a standard loaf pan (1 lb. Pan: 8″ x 4 1/2″ x 2 3/4″ high)
- Cinnamon/Sugar Mix: when you’re making this loaf you may feel like there is too much cinnamon/sugar mix, but trust me, use it all. Just divide it evenly between the centre of the loaf and the crust.
- This loaf freezes well.
- Make sure to line your loaf pan with parchment or wax paper.
- Allow the loaf to rest for at least 1 hour before eating it.
Cinnamon Swirl Loaf
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
Description
This Cinnamon Swirl Loaf has a soft vanilla cake base with a cinnamon sugar swirl throughout the centre. SO good.
Ingredients
Cinnamon Swirl Loaf:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup buttermilk
Cinnamon/Sugar Mix:
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/3 cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare your loaf pan: either grease it, or line with wax or parchment paper.
- Combine the 2 tbsp cinnamon and 1/3 cup sugar, and set aside.
- In a mixer, cream the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In measuring cup mix together the buttermilk and vanilla.
- Add the flour mix, alternating with the buttermilk, to the butter mix. Combine.
- Add 1/2 of the batter to the loaf pan, then sprinkle on 1/2 of the cinnamon/sugar mix. Then using a fork, stir it a little into the batter.
- Add the rest of the batter and sprinkle on the remaining cinnamon/sugar mix, covering the top of the loaf. Lightly stir the cinnamon/sugar mixture into the top of the loaf batter.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
Keywords: cinnamon bread, cinnamon loaf, cinnamon swirl
Recipe from Best of Bridge
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Have a delicious day!
This post was originally posted Sept 2012, but I have recently updated it with new images. Same great recipe, just new images.
23 Comments
[email protected] Line House
September 14, 2012 at 2:51 PMPinned!
Ali Richardson
September 14, 2012 at 3:46 PMOh man, trouble!
How2home
September 14, 2012 at 4:42 PMCinnamon loafs are my absolute favorite thing to eat on this planet. Jo-anna!!!!!! You read my mind 🙂 Thank u for sharing this recipe with us! I need to make it this weekend now 🙂
the authentic nut
September 14, 2012 at 7:42 PMWow! Looks fantastic, great photos, thanks for the recipe : D
Pretend Chef
September 15, 2012 at 12:51 AMOh my! I need to make this for breakfast this weekend!
Theresa
September 15, 2012 at 1:04 AMI have to say I am a cinnamon girl & this recipe looks amazing. I am pinning it. Thanks for the recipe! Drop by & link up anytime btw @ DearCreatives.com
Stephanie @ henry happened
September 15, 2012 at 2:03 AMThat does look divine – I would love to start the day with a slice of that and a cup of coffee!
[email protected] Dream Canvas
September 15, 2012 at 4:38 AMThis looks delicious. I look forward to seeing you at My Dream Canvas.
Lori
September 15, 2012 at 4:28 PMMmmm, this looks divine. My Mum used to make this when I was little. She’s coming out this week, and I am going to make this for her using your recipe!
moonsword
September 15, 2012 at 4:29 PMlol…I’d give it a day at the most in our house. In fact it would be living on borrowed time if it smells like cinnamony heaven…my favorite! Many thanks for the recipe!
Katie
September 16, 2012 at 3:20 AMHow beautiful!
Katie @ Horrific Knits
K Coake
September 16, 2012 at 3:44 AMWow! That looks really yummy. I’m pinning it and hope to make it tomorrow morning.
hardydanielle
September 17, 2012 at 7:27 PMMmm i can just taste it! I am quite a fan of anything cinnamon, so this looks like one delicious recipe i gotta try 🙂
The Passionate Home
September 19, 2012 at 5:29 PMI think we would be best friends…my two favorites, coffee and cinnamon together! thanks for sharing! C
[email protected]
November 1, 2012 at 5:48 PMoh yum! Pinning this!
[email protected]
November 2, 2012 at 12:27 PMThat looks sooo yummy, Jo-Anna! I LOVE cinnamon breads!
Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers
November 2, 2012 at 2:14 PMYou are killing me here with all of these recipes! These look so good.
Stephanie Rutledge
February 25, 2020 at 8:33 PMThis looks delicious. I’m pinning it for later!
Jo-Anna Rooney
February 26, 2020 at 11:13 AMThank you Stephanie! I hope you try it!
NRS
August 30, 2020 at 3:02 PMThis looks delicious! Do you dip and sweep when measuring the flour or spoon and level? Thanks so much!
Jo-Anna Rooney
August 31, 2020 at 10:14 AMHi Neera! I scoop and level (which I think is dip and sweep…I basically scoop out the flour with my measuring cup, then I level it with a level)…hope that helps!
Mackenzie
October 11, 2020 at 12:32 PMWhat type of flour?
Jo-Anna Rooney
October 11, 2020 at 12:47 PMHi Mackenzie! Just regular, all purpose white flour.