This easy cinnamon swirl bread is the ultimate quick bread—ready in just 10 minutes of prep! No blenders, no complicated steps, just simple ingredients and a gorgeous, swirled pattern in every slice. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine ⅓ cup sugar with cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 cup sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vegetable oil. Pour into the flour mixture and stir until smooth.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with half of the cinnamon sugar. Repeat with the remaining batter and cinnamon sugar.
- Using a knife, draw swirls and zigzags through the batter for a beautiful marbled effect.
- Bake for 45 minutes, checking doneness with a bamboo skewer—it should come out clean. Let the bread cool completely before slicing.
Storage & Freezing:
- Keeps up to 3 days at room temperature or 7 days in the refrigerator.
- To freeze, wrap cooled bread in foil or cling film (double layer), then thaw overnight at room temperature.
Tips:
- Sift flour to make the bread extra fluffy.
- Don’t over-swirl, or the cinnamon layers will blend together.
- For a fresh twist, add 1 tbsp of orange zest to the batter.
This cinnamon swirl bread is soft, moist, and bursting with flavor—a simple homemade treat that looks as good as it tastes!