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Cinnamon Roll Loaf

Cinnamon Roll Loaf Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for swirl)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for swirl)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and granulated sugar. Stir in melted butter, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla until just combined.
  2. Mix brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and 3 tablespoons melted butter for the swirl. Spread half the batter in the pan, top with half the swirl mixture, then remaining batter and remaining swirl. Swirl gently with a knife in figure-eight motions.
  3. Bake 50-55 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
  4. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until creamy. Drizzle over cooled loaf, slice, and serve.

Notes

Let the loaf cool completely before glazing or the glaze will melt into the bread. For the best texture, store tightly wrapped and warm slices slightly before eating.