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A slice of cinnamon roll quick bread on a dessert plate.
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Cinnamon Roll Quick Bread

This tender, buttery cinnamon roll quick bread is swirled with brown sugar and cinnamon, then finished with a simple vanilla glaze. It has all the flavors you love about a classic cinnamon roll, but without all the fuss!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 350kcal
Author: Ashley Boyd

Ingredients

Cinnamon Swirl

Quick Bread

Vanilla Glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch loaf pan well, or line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to make removing the bread easier.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon until evenly combined. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, vegetable oil, Greek yogurt or sour cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Make sure the melted butter has cooled slightly before adding it.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon just until everything is combined and no large streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix. The batter will be thick.
  • Spoon half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it into an even layer.
  • Sprinkle about two-thirds of the cinnamon mixture evenly over the batter.
  • Carefully spoon the remaining batter over the cinnamon layer and spread it gently into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon mixture over the top.
  • Insert a butter knife about halfway into the batter and gently make a few swirling motions through the loaf. Don't over-swirl—you want visible ribbons of cinnamon throughout the bread.
  • Bake for 50–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top begins browning too quickly, loosely cover the loaf with aluminum foil during the last 15–20 minutes.
  • Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then carefully transfer it to a wire rack to finish cooling.
  • While the bread cools, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Add additional milk, a teaspoon at a time, until the glaze reaches your desired consistency.
  • Once the bread has cooled, drizzle the vanilla glaze over the top. Slice and serve!

Notes

  • Measure your flour correctly. Spoon flour into your measuring cup and level it with a knife rather than scooping directly from the bag. Too much flour can make quick bread dry.
  • Don't overmix. Stir the batter just until the ingredients come together. A few small lumps are perfectly fine.
  • Cool the butter. Hot melted butter can scramble the egg, so let it cool for a few minutes before mixing.
  • Don't skip the cooling time. The bread continues to set as it cools, making it easier to slice without falling apart.
  • Use a toothpick to test for doneness. Insert it into the very center of the loaf, where the cinnamon layers are thickest.
  • Watch the top. Because this bread bakes for nearly an hour, tent it loosely with foil if the top is getting too dark before the center is finished.
  • Store leftover cinnamon roll quick bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 7 days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 220mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g