Before the title even begins, imagine walking through a cozy mountain bakery, the scent of warm cinnamon filling the air, sugar caramelizing in the oven, and fresh bread cooling on wooden racks. That nostalgic, comforting aroma is exactly what this Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Bread delivers.

Inspired by the legendary theme park treat that visitors rave about year after year, this loaf brings that same warm, buttery, cinnamon-swirled magic straight into your own kitchen — no special equipment, no complicated steps, just pure comfort baking.

This isn’t just bread. It’s soft, fluffy, pull-apart goodness coated in cinnamon sugar with a slightly crisp, caramelized crust.

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• Extra melted butter for brushing
• Extra cinnamon sugar for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon.
4. In another bowl, whisk melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Gradually add wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
7. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
8. Add remaining batter on top and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar and brown sugar.
9. Swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
10. Bake for 45–55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11. Brush top with melted butter and sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar while warm.
12. Allow to cool 15 minutes before slicing.

What Makes This Bread Special

Unlike traditional yeast breads, this recipe uses baking powder, making it quick and beginner-friendly. The layered cinnamon sugar creates beautiful ribbons inside the loaf while forming a slightly crisp top crust.

It’s soft enough to slice cleanly but tender enough to pull apart by hand.

Flavor & Texture

• Soft, moist interior
• Sweet cinnamon swirl
• Slightly crunchy sugar crust
• Rich buttery undertones

It tastes like a cross between cinnamon toast and bakery-style quick bread.

Serving Ideas

• Serve warm with a pat of butter
• Drizzle with vanilla glaze
• Toast slices for breakfast
• Pair with coffee or hot chocolate

Storage Tips

• Store wrapped at room temperature for 3 days
• Refrigerate up to 1 week
• Freeze slices individually for easy reheating

Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Bread

Soft, buttery cinnamon sugar bread inspired by a famous bakery treat, featuring sweet swirls and a crisp sugar topping.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 minute min

Servings: 10 slices

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American, Bakery

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Bread Batter

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 eggs large
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup brown sugar

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Loaf pan
• Whisk
• Spatula

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare loaf pan.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Combine sugar and cinnamon separately.
4. Whisk melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
6. Layer batter and cinnamon sugar mixture in pan.
7. Swirl gently and bake 45–55 minutes.
8. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle cinnamon sugar before cooling.

Notes

Do not overmix batter for best texture. Store airtight for freshness.