This quick and easy Cinnamon Swirl Bread tastes like cinnamon buns without all the work of kneading, rolling, or waiting for the yeast to rise. The sweet cinnamon topping and glaze make it over the top delicious I put it on my list of easy snack recipes for kids -and adults, too!

Let’s make a cinnamon swirl bread

Since it’s a quick bread, it’s also a great bread recipe for kids and only takes about 1 hour to make – including the baking time.

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Cinnamon Swirl Bread recipe ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need for this quick & easy recipe:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1/3 cup plain yogurt

Cinnamon Swirl Topping

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon milk

Glaze

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk

directions to make cinnamon swirl bread recipe

Step 1

To begin, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Prepare the baking loaf pan by greasing it well or lining it with a sheet of parchment paper. My preferred method for baking loaves is definitely the parchment paper trick. It acts as a “handle” when trying to remove the loaf, and is so much easier than trying to get it to slide out!

Step 3

Start by mixing together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl.

Step 4

In another bowl, mix together the egg, milk, vanilla, and plain yogurt. Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture and stir together well.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Step 6

Mix together the cinnamon, sugar, and milk.

Step 7

Drop the cinnamon-sugar mixture by teaspoonfuls onto the bread batter. 

Step 8

Using a knife, gently swirl the topping into the batter.

Step 9

Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 10

Let the bread rest a few minutes on the counter before removing it from the pan and placing it on a wire rack.

Step 11

Let it cool completely before adding the glaze.

Step 12

To glaze, mix the powdered sugar and milk together and drizzle over the fully cooled bread.

How to store Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Just like Blueberry Lemon Loaf, this quick bread tastes even better the next day. It can be stored in a tightly sealed container on the countertop for up to 3 days – if the kids haven’t eaten it all by then!;)

It can also be covered in an airtight container or a plastic storage bag and be placed in the freezer.

It’s a great thing to have on hand for breakfast guests, snacks for lunches, or an afternoon coffee time.

More cinnamon recipes

• You might want to try this Easy Apple Cinnamon Muffin Recipe.
• How about this Easy Green St. Patrick’s Day Cinnamon Rolls Recipe?
• If you need more options, try checking this 25 Amazing Cinnamon Roll Recipes.

Did you make the cinnamon swirl bread? What did you think about it?