Sweet, soft bread filled with a brown sugar cinnamon swirl layer and then topped with a sweet glaze. Did I mention this cinnamon sugar streusel topping?
This Easy Cinnamon Roll Bread is one of my Best Cinnamon Roll recipes that's also a quick bread recipe. It tastes like you've been in the kitchen baking cinnamon rolls all day.
Let me show you how easy and QUICK this recipe is put together.
This quick bread recipe would be the perfect addition to your family's favorite Christmas Breakfast Recipes over the holidays! It's almost as easy as preparing my frozen bread cinnamon rolls.
Homemade yeast cinnamon rolls just got serious competition! This quick bread recipe is so incredibly delicious, I may never go back. It's all thanks to that irresistible cinnamon swirl layer.
Once I sliced the bread, I was so amazed at how pretty the swirl looked, and then I tasted the quick bread—oh my word, it was amazing!
Table of Contents
- Cinnamon Roll Bread
- Wake Up to Amazing Cinnamon Rolls!
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Directions
- Top Tip
- How to Fill the Loaf Pan
- How to Make the Swirls
- How to Make the Streusel Layer
- Baking Instructions
- Top Tip
- How to Add the Powdered Sugar Glaze
- Before You Begin!
- Recipe FAQ's
- Quick Bread Storage Tips
- Thawing and Reheating Tips for Quick Breads
- Ready for more Cinnamon Roll recipes?
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Cinnamon Roll Bread
The cinnamon-sugar blend mixed with softened cream cheese that I use in my Crescent Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls. is pure magic—seriously, it's that good!
Unlike other quick breads where you just sprinkle a dry cinnamon-sugar mix, this recipe takes it to the next level. You combine the cinnamon-sugar with some of the batter, then dollop it into the remaining batter.
As it bakes, the two layers meld together, creating a truly irresistible cinnamon swirl throughout the bread.
Wake Up to Amazing Cinnamon Rolls!
Check out my Deliciously Simple Cinnamon Roll Digital Cookbook for even more easy cinnamon roll recipes.
Whether it's for a holiday, weekend family brunch or a quick school morning breakfast, your family will love these easy-to-make recipes!
Helpful Kitchen Tools
Superior Glass Loaf Pan With CoverMore InformationWilton Recipe Right Non-Stick Mini LoafMore InformationWilton Disposable Loaf Baking Pans WithMore InformationCook's Fancy Holiday Bakery Box SetMore Information
Main Ingredients Needed
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Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Add diced apples and warm spices like nutmeg and cloves to the batter for an autumnal twist. Or you can add pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice to the batter for a fall-flavored delight.
- Add chopped pecans to the streusel for a nutty crunch. Or a layer of chocolate chips!
- Instead of the powdered sugar glaze, use Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting. You can also add a little maple syrup to the powdered sugar glaze.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 325° F. Cream butter and sugar in a mixer until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk dry ingredients. Gradually add half the dry mix to the wet, followed by sour cream, then the remaining dry mix.
How to Make the Cinnamon Sugar Batter
Step 2: Set aside one cup of batter. Mix cinnamon and brown sugar, then add to the reserved batter. Stir in milk until smooth.
Top Tip
When baking quick breads using a loaf pan, line the pan with Parchment Baking Sheets. It does require a little cutting, but it's worth this extra step in the end when you can easily lift the baked bread out of the pan without it sticking.
How to Fill the Loaf Pan
Step 3: Spread a thin layer of the plain batter on the bottom of the loaf pan that's been lined with parchment paper. You can also spray the bottom of the loaf pan with non-stick baking spray.
Step 4: Time for the fun part: creating the swirl! Use a cookie scoop to gently drop alternating spoonfuls of plain and cinnamon-sugar batter into the pan. Finish by topping with the remaining batter.
How to Make the Swirls
Step 5: Gently swirl the cinnamon-sugar batter into the plain batter using the back of a knife. Move the knife up and down through the batter, taking care not to overmix. The goal is to create a marbled effect, not a completely blended mixture.
How to Make the Streusel Layer
Step 6: Combine the 2 tablespoons brown sugar together with the ¼ teaspoon cinnamon and then sprinkle on top of the cake batter before baking.
Baking Instructions
Step 7: Bake in the preheated 325°F oven for 45-55 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 208°F. Mine took 50 minutes.
Top Tip
Did you know that quick breads and muffins are completely baked when the internal temperature reaches 190 to 210 degrees?
Step 8: See how easy the Cinnamon Roll Bread lifts out of the loaf pan thanks to the parchment paper lining? Cleanup is a breeze too! Parchment paper is a lifesaver for so much more than just baking sheets.
How to Add the Powdered Sugar Glaze
Step 9: Let the bread cool down for 30 to 60 minutes. While it's cooling, mix the glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Once the bread is cooled, gently drizzle the glaze over the top.
Before You Begin!
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Recipe FAQ's
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Quick breads do not use yeast as a rising agent. They use baking soda and baking powder. Using both allow the breads to also rise more quickly than yeast breads which is where you get the name u0022quick bread.u0022 There's also no kneading involved. You simply mix the ingredients together and add them to the baking dish and bake!
If you overmix the batter, it can cause the bread to be tough and bake unevenly. Adding chopped nuts or fruit should also be gently folded in at the end so you don't risk over-mixing the batter.
Quick Bread Storage Tips
Refrigerator: To store this quick bread recipe in the refrigerator, ensure it's fully cooled, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. For extra protection against moisture, place a paper towel in the container or bag before storing. Refrigerate for up to a week.
Freezer: To freeze quick bread, first ensure it's fully cooled. Then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, followed by a second layer of foil or a freezer-safe bag for optimal protection. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for a few hours before serving.
Thawing and Reheating Tips for Quick Breads
Thawing: Allow the frozen bread to thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for a few hours.
Toaster: For individual slices, pop them in the toaster for a quick and easy warm-up.
Oven: To reheat a whole loaf or multiple slices, wrap the bread in foil and bake it in a preheated 350°F oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through.
Microwave: For a very quick option, wrap individual slices in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 15-20 seconds. Be careful not to overheat, as this can make the bread tough.
Ready for more Cinnamon Roll recipes?
- Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole - this recipe starts out with refrigerator cinnamon rolls made into a casserole.
- Easy Cinnamon Rolls made using Frozen Bread Dough - let me show you how to make almost homemade cinnamon rolls that start out with frozen bread dough.
- Overnight Cinnamon Rolls - perfect for Christmas morning!
📖 Recipe Card
Easy Cinnamon Roll Bread
Ingredients
For the Quick Bread Batter
- 1 stick of butter; softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅓ cup sour cream
For the Cinnamon/Sugar Swirl
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon milk
For the Streussel Topping
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
For the Sweet Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F. For the Quick Bread Batter
- In the bowl of a KitchenAid mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time and then add the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
- Then add half of the dry mixture to the butter/sugar mixture, then add the sour cream followed by the remaining flour mixture.
For the Cinnamon/Sugar Swirl- Remove one cup of the quick bread batter and place in a separate bowl. Then combine the cinnamon with the brown sugar together and then add that to the cup of quick bread batter.
- Stir in the milk making sure everything blends together evenly.
- Spread a thin layer of the plain batter on the bottom of the loaf pan that’s been lined with parchment paper. You can also spray the bottom of the loaf pan with non-stick baking spray.
- Using a cookie scoop gently drop spoonfuls of the plain batter and the cinnamon/sugar batter into the pan.
- Then spread the remaining quick bread batter on top of the cinnamon/sugar layer.
- Take the back end of a knife and slowly run it up and down the batter to distribute the cinnamon/sugar layer. You’re creating the swirl. Be careful not to over-mix or you will completely stir the cinnamon/sugar into the batter rather than create a swirl.
- For the Streussel Layer
- Combine the brown sugar together with the cinnamon and then sprinkle on top of the quick bread before baking.
- Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 45 to 55 minutes.
- For the Sweet Glaze
- Allow the bread to cool for about 30 to 60 minutes.
- Combine the ingredients for the glaze together in a small bowl and slowly drizzle it on top of the cooled bread.
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Lois says
Thank you Marilyn!
Danielle says
Well this looks absolutely yummy!
Lois says
Thank you!