Cinnamon Swirl Cake

4.86 from 7 votes

Cinnamon Swirl Cake is so easy to make without yeast and has a delicious cinnamon sugar swirl inside. This moist Cinnamon Quick Bread is perfect for the holidays and makes a delicious breakfast or afternoon snack!

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Baking

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Julia Foerster

Ingredients

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

1/3 cup light-brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon

For the Quick Bread:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light-brown sugar
1 cup whole milk
1 large egg room temperature
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract

Cups - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, white sugar, and brown sugar.
In a large bowl, combine milk, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth, then add the flour mixture to the bowl and stir until just moistened.
Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture on top. Pour the remaining batter on top and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Use a knife and draw it through the batter to marble it.
Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Measure the flour correctly for the best result. Spoon it into a measuring cup and level it with the back of a knife!
If your cinnamon is not as potent, and you're a cinnamon fan, you can increase the amount to 3 teaspoons for a more intense flavor
To get a cinnamon swirl you have to draw a knife through the batter, but don't mix it too much, or you won't get a distinguished swirl
Every oven is different, so make sure to check the bread for doneness with a skewer
Wrap in plastic wrap and let sit overnight before slicing for the best flavor
This bread keeps fresh for up to 5 days, stored in an airtight container at room temperature
Don't store it in the fridge! It will dry out if it is stored in a cold environment
You can freeze this Cinnamon Quick Bread for up to 3 months tightly wrapped in plastic wrap. Defrost on the counter overnight

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