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cinnamon bread

A soft, sweet cinnamon bread swirled with cinnamon-sugar filling, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 0.25 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.75 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch salt (optional and to taste)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with floured cooking spray, or grease and flour the pan; set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup granulated sugar with the cinnamon and stir to incorporate; set aside.
  3. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter, about 1 minute. Let cool slightly, then add the egg, brown sugar, oil, vanilla, and whisk to combine. Add the buttermilk and whisk again.
  4. Add the flour, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt, stirring until just combined. Batter will be thick and lumpy.
  5. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, then sprinkle 75% of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the surface. Top with remaining batter, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  6. Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting.
  7. Invert the bread and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

This cinnamon bread is perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.