If you love cinnamon and sugar in every bite, my snickerdoodle bread is about to become your new favorite treat. Soft, sweet, and warmly spiced, this quick bread tastes just like a snickerdoodle cookie! Made with a simple batter, I layer and top this snickerdoodle loaf with gooey brown sugar and cinnamon to really take it to the next level. It’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Quick Bread
Delightfully soft with a tender crumb, this cinnamon brown sugar bread is bursting with sweet cinnamon flavor. The caramelized brown sugar and cinnamon topping makes it irresistible, yet it comes together quickly with common pantry ingredients like flour, sugar, milk, and eggs.
Whether you’re serving it as a breakfast treat, a coffee-time companion, or gifting a homemade loaf to friends, this snickerdoodle quick bread always impresses. It’s a versatile sweet bread that’s perfect for fall holidays, weekend baking, or simply treating yourself.
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For a Fluffier Rise, Let the Batter Rest
After mixing, I like to let the batter sit for 10-15 minutes before baking it. This allows the flour to fully hydrate and the baking powder to start activating, giving your snickerdoodle bread a more even rise and a slightly more tender texture.
Snickerdoodle Bread Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9×5-inch Loaf Pan
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup brown sugar *
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray. Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides, and spray with more nonstick spray for easier removal. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together with a fork. Set aside.⅔ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together. Set aside.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¾ cup granulated sugar
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and vegetable oil together until combined. Pour the flour mixture into the milk mixture and fold it together with a spatula just until combined. Don’t overmix.1 large egg, 1 cup milk, ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, and sprinkle half of the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over that layer. Pour the remaining batter on top, spreading to the edges, and then sprinkle the remaining brown sugar and cinnamon mixture all over the top.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift it out of the pan and finish cooling on a rack.
Notes
- Feel free to add more cinnamon to the filling if desired, or add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the bread batter to spice it up even more!
- Feel free to add some cinnamon baking chips to the batter if desired for a little extra texture and flavor!
- Don’t overmix the batter; otherwise, your bread will come out tough.
- Bake the bread as soon as you’ve finished mixing it for the highest rise.
- Don’t fill the pan more than ¾ full; otherwise, it may spill in the oven or collapse. If you have extra batter, bake it into muffins or a mini quick bread!
- If baking in a glass baking pan, reduce the oven temperature by 25°F.
- To make muffins, scoop the batter evenly into the wells of a muffin tin and bake for 18-24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
How to Make Snickerdoodle Bread Step-by-Step
Prep: Gather up the list of ingredients for this quick bread recipe. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray. Then line the pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides, and spray with more nonstick spray for easier removal. Set it aside.
Make the Cinnamon-Sugar Filling/Topping: In a small bowl, mix together ⅔ cup of brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon with a fork. Set aside.
Whisk the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, and ¾ cup of granulated sugar together. Set aside.
Combine the Batter: In a separate large bowl, whisk 1 large egg, 1 cup of milk, and ⅓ cup of vegetable oil together until combined. Pour the flour mixture into the milk mixture and fold it together with a spatula just until combined. Be sure not to over-mix, or the bread might come out and chewy tough.
Layer the Bread: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over that layer, then pour the remaining batter on top, spreading to the edges. Finally, sprinkle the remaining brown sugar and cinnamon mixture all over the top of the bread.
Bake the Bread: Bake your cinnamon sugar snickerdoodle bread in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift it out of the pan and let it finish cooling on a wire rack.
How to Store, Freeze, and Reheat
Store leftover snickerdoodle bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up ot 2 months. I like to wrap individual slices in 2 layers of plastic wrap and 1 layer of aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating gently in the microwave for 10-15 seconds if desired.
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