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Cinnamon Swirl Bread

A simple yet decadent loaf of Cinnamon Swirl Bread is the best recipe for a holiday breakfast, a special brunch, or a grab-and-go snack!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 12 slices (1 large loaf or 2 smaller loaves)
Calories: 341 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

CINNAMON STREUSEL:
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup finely-chopped pecans
BREAD BATTER:
  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups (12 ounces) sour cream, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a large 9 x 5-inch loaf pan (or two smaller loaf pans); set aside. See my note below regarding the size of your loaf pan.
PREPARE THE CINNAMON STREUSEL:
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  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the cinnamon, granulated sugar, brown sugar and pecans. Set aside.
PREPARE THE BATTER:
  1. Use an electric mixer to cream together butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract; mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  4. While the mixer is running on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined – do not overmix.
  5. Spread half of the batter in an even layer at the bottom of the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon streusel on top. Spread remaining batter in an even layer on top, then sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar.
  6. Bake the bread for 1 hour (for a single loaf), or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If you're baking the batter in two smaller loaves, the baking time will be much shorter, so start checking the bread at about 45 minutes. Tent the top of the bread loosely with foil if it starts to get too dark before the center is cooked through.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely.

Notes

  • Use a large loaf pan (at least 9 x 5-inches) or two smaller loaf pans. This recipe yields a lot of batter, so it will likely overflow if you try to bake the entire loaf in one 8 ½ x 4 ½-inch pan. If you prefer smaller loaves of bread, Chandra divides her batter between two disposable foil loaf pans (like these), which tend to be a bit smaller (typically 8 x 3 ¾ inches).
  • Be careful not to over-mix the batter. You want it to come together so that everything is combined, but then stop stirring! Mixing too much will result in a dry, dense loaf.
  • The total baking time will vary depending on the type and size of the loaf pan(s) that you use. A dark metal, nonstick pan cooks the bread faster. By contrast, a lighter metal pan, a glass pan, or a ceramic pan might take longer than 1 hour. Also, if you're dividing the batter between two smaller pans, it will definitely cook faster. Just keep an eye on it! You can tell that your loaf is cooked through when you insert a toothpick or long stick deep into the center of the loaf and it comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing, otherwise the bread may crumble or tear when you cut into it. A long serrated knife is great for slicing through that cinnamon crunch topping!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice (1/12 of a large loaf) Calories 341kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 291mg (12%) Potassium 136mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 458IU (9%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices (1 large loaf or 2 smaller loaves)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 341

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice (1/12 of a large loaf)
Calories 341kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 291mg 12%
Potassium 136mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 458IU 9%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.