Description

This Glazed Cinnamon Roll Bread Quick Bread combines the warm, spicy flavors of cinnamon rolls with the simplicity of quick bread. Packed with a gooey cinnamon swirl and topped with a sweet glaze, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Bread:

2 cups all-purpose flour (substitute with 1:1 gluten-free flour blend if needed)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk (whole milk creates the richest texture)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter for richer flavor)

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

½ cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons melted butter
Pinch of salt

For the Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: 2 oz cream cheese, softened (for a tangier glaze)

Instructions

Prepare Your Kitchen: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper with overhang on the long sides for easy removal.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed. For an extra-tender crumb, sift the flour.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and oil until smooth and well incorporated.
Make the Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together using a rubber spatula. Mix just until combined—overmixing will result in tough bread. A few small lumps are fine.
Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and pinch of salt until it resembles wet sand.
Create the Swirl Effect: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle two-thirds of the cinnamon mixture evenly over the batter. Pour the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon mixture. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the batter, creating a signature cinnamon roll pattern.
Bake to Perfection: Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
Prepare the Glaze: While the bread cools, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and cream cheese (if using) until smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency by adding more milk for a thinner glaze or more powdered sugar for a thicker one.
Apply the Glaze: Once the bread has cooled for about 15 minutes but is still slightly warm, drizzle the glaze over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides.

Notes

For an extra-rich flavor, substitute vegetable oil with melted butter. Sifting the flour ensures a lighter texture. If using gluten-free flour, add ½ teaspoon xanthan gum for better structure.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of loaf)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: glazed cinnamon roll bread, quick bread recipe, cinnamon swirl bread, easy breakfast bread