Description
This Cinnamon Roll Loaf Bread combines the warm, cozy flavors of classic cinnamon rolls with the ease of a quick bread. Swirled with buttery cinnamon sugar and topped with creamy frosting, it’s soft, moist, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
- For the Loaf:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk (or buttermilk)
- For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- For the Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (to adjust consistency)
- A light dusting of cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Combine mixtures: Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Prepare the cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter to form a thick paste.
- Assemble the loaf: Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Spoon the cinnamon swirl mixture over it and lightly swirl with a knife. Add the remaining batter and swirl gently again.
- Bake: Bake 45–50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
- Cool: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla and powdered sugar, mixing until creamy. Adjust with milk for spreadable consistency.
- Frost and serve: Spread frosting over cooled loaf, dust with cinnamon, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the swirl for crunch.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese for a lighter frosting.
- Swirl in apple butter or pumpkin puree for seasonal flavor.
- For a simpler version, skip frosting and dust with powdered sugar.
- Store at room temperature for 2 days, in the fridge up to 5 days, or freeze the unfrosted loaf for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
