Country Cinnamon Swirl Buttermilk Loaf

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Super moist Country Cinnamon Swirl Buttermilk Loaf infused with caramelized cinnamon sugar swirls that will make your head spin! (In a good way!)

Prep Time15

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: buttermilk, cinnamon, cinnamon bread, quick bread

Servings: Servings

Calories: 366kcal

Author: Kim Lange

2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice. let sit for 5-10 minutes before using & stir
1 egg
¼ cup canola oil
1 teaspoon butter extract optional, but highly recommended

In a small bowl, combine 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and 1/4 cup granulated sugar and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking soda, and salt together, set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, butter extract (optional) and oil, then add in the dry ingredients just until moistened. Do not overmix.
Spray with non-stick spray a 9X5 loaf pan and pour in half of the batter.
Sprinkle with 2/3rds of the cinnamon sugar mix on top of the batter and then top with remaining batter.
Sprinkle top of bread loaf with remaining cinnamon sugar and cut through batter with a knife to swirl the cinnamon around into the batter. This is a quick bread, so mix it up and bake it away quickly after mixing it up and adding it to your pan to get the best rise.
Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes until done in middle using a tester or feel the top with your finger tip to make sure it's firm and baked through.
Let cool on a baker's rack for 20 minutes or more before slicing. Yum! Great warm or room temperature!

Add glaze on either while warm or cooled if you want the cinnamon roll effect.
To make glaze, add confectioner's sugar, milk and vanilla together and whisk together get the consistency you want. Add extra powdered sugar or milk accordingly and drizzle glaze on top of your loaf. Let set.

Room temperature — keeps 3–4 days in an airtight container
Refrigerator — stays fresh up to 1 week
Freezer — freeze slices or the whole loaf for up to 3 months
Reheat — warm a slice in the microwave for 10–15 seconds for that fresh‑baked vibe