Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread, a delightful treat that brings warmth and sweetness to any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe combines rich cinnamon and fragrant vanilla, resulting in a fluffy loaf perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert. The beautifully marbled swirl not only enhances its visual appeal but also ensures that every slice is packed with delicious flavor. With just about an hour of baking time, you can enjoy fresh, homemade bread that will fill your kitchen with inviting aromas and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add eggs one by one and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with buttermilk until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan, sprinkle with half of the cinnamon mixture, then layer on remaining batter and sprinkle with the rest of the cinnamon mixture.
- Swirl gently with a knife and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg