Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Dollywood Cinnamon Bread, a sweet and warm treat perfect for any occasion. This quick bread features layers of rich cinnamon-sugar filling and a creamy vanilla icing that elevates its flavor profile. Whether served as breakfast, dessert, or a special snack, this comforting loaf will surely impress friends and family with its soft texture and aromatic spices. Easy to make and fully customizable, you can enjoy it warm from the oven or toasted with butter for an indulgent twist. Follow this simple recipe to bring a taste of Dollywood into your kitchen!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter (plus additional for filling)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tbsp milk (for icing)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add to dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- For the filling, mix melted butter with brown sugar and cinnamon to form a paste.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, spread half of the filling on top, repeat with remaining batter and filling. Swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For icing, whisk powdered sugar with milk and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg