Description
This Dollywood-inspired cinnamon bread recipe makes a sweet and comforting loaf that is perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the milk, melted butter, and egg in another bowl.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Mix the cinnamon and brown sugar together in a small bowl.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkle half the cinnamon mixture, then add the remaining batter on top and finish with the rest of the cinnamon mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow it to cool slightly before preparing frosting.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth for the frosting.
- Drizzle the frosting over the warm cinnamon bread before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg