Cinnamon swirl quick bread is an incredibly moist sweet bread with the yummiest swirl of cinnamon tucked inside and a crumb topping. This easy quick bread will become one of your favorite things to bake and enjoy!

I love quick breads.

They’re easily one of my favorite things to bake.

Just like the name implies, they’re quick and easy.

There’s no proofing or yeast of any kind involved and nothing messy like portioning batter out into cupcake liners or special pans.

Plus, they’re easy to double so you can put the extra loaf in your freezer (if it makes it that far!).

But we don’t stop there.

This dense, delicious loaf is perfect for sharing.

Sharing is caring, right? So make a loaf, and make another to spare.

You’re sure to bring an unexpected bit of ‘sweet’ to someone’s day.

Ingredients

You’ll need four sets of ingredients listed below.

For the batter, you’ll need:

Flour- Basic all purpose flour works best here.
Sugars – you’ll need both granulated sugar and brown sugar.
Leavening agents – you’ll need both baking powder and baking soda.
Oil – vegetable or canola oil work well.
Sour cream – adds moisture and creates a tender crumb
Eggs
Vanilla extract – go for real vanilla extract over artificial for the best flavor

For the cinnamon swirl, you’ll need:

Sugar – granulated sugar or brown sugar can both work for this.
Cinnamon

For the crumble topping, you’ll need:

Flour – All purpose flour is best
Sugar – Granulated sugar works for this, but you could sub in brown sugar.
Butter – Unsalted butter softened to room temperature.

For the glaze, you’ll need:

Powdered sugar
Water

How to Make

To make this yummy quick bread, let’s break it down into several parts:

Making the batter
Assembling the bread
Making the crumb topping
Baking and finishing the bread

Making the batter

Prepare the batter by whisking the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl.

Next, add the oil to the dry ingredients and mix until small lumps begin to form and then add the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla.

The batter will be lumpy and that’s ok!

Don’t overmix.

Assembling the Bread

Once you have the batter made, mix together the cinnamon and sugar for the swirl. Set it aside.

Now, pour the 1/3 of the batter into a foil lined, greased loaf pan.

Then sprinkle 1/2 of the cinnamon sugar mixture over top of the batter.

Pour and spread another 1/3 of the batter over the cinnamon sugar layer and sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar over top.

Then pour and spread the remaining batter over the layer of cinnamon sugar.

Set aside to prepare crumble topping.

Making the Crumb Topping

For the crumb topping, mix together the flour and sugar in a medium mixing bowl.

Then, cut in the butter until coarse crumbs form.

Once the crumbs are prepared, sprinkle the topping evenly over the batter.

Baking and Finishing the Bread

Place the pan in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool just slightly.

Once it is slightly cool, use a fork to whisk together the water and powdered sugar together until a thick glaze forms.

Finally, pour the glaze over the bread.

Allow it to cool, remove the bread from the pan, and serve.

Storing

You can store the bread on the counter for about 5 to 7 days.

To store, allow the bread to cool completely and then wrap the bread tightly in several layers of plastic wrap. Y

ou could also place the bread in an airtight container.

This bread also freezes well.

If you want to freeze it, bake as instructed above but don’t add the glaze.

Instead, allow it to cool and wrap it in several layers of plastic wrap and then wrap the whole thing in aluminum foil.

You can freeze it for up to 6 months.

Allow it thaw on the counter before serving and glaze the bread prior to enjoying.

Tips and Tricks

Don’t forget to use foil and grease to help remove the bread from the pan.
If you want to freeze it, skip the glaze and make the glaze fresh when you are ready to serve the bread.
Lightly toast a slice and top with a pad of butter to serve as tasty breakfast.

Other quick breads you might like

This cinnamon swirl quick bread is one of my family’s favorite sweet breakfasts and snacks.

Make this the next time you want to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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