Ingredients
- For the bread: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened), 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 3/4 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- For the cinnamon sugar swirl: 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- For the topping: 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted), 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
- Spread half of the batter in the loaf pan, sprinkle with half the cinnamon sugar, then repeat with remaining batter and cinnamon sugar.
- Lightly swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool slightly, then brush the top with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar topping.
Notes
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the swirl for extra warmth.
- Include chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Make mini loaves for gifting—adjust bake time accordingly.
- Use a vanilla glaze instead of cinnamon sugar topping for a bakery-style touch.
- For muffins, bake 18–22 minutes and coat tops after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
