Description
At its core, the Cinnamon Sugar Churro Loaf Bread is a tender, vanilla-based quick bread infused with a deep cinnamon swirl. The goal of this recipe is to replicate the “churro experience.” To achieve this, we focus on two primary textures: a soft, tight crumb on the inside and a gritty, sweet, and buttery exterior.
Ingredients
Loaf
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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½ cup granulated sugar
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⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
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2 large eggs
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½ cup milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Swirl
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Churro Topping
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¼ cup melted butter
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
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Grease or line a 9×5 loaf pan
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Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
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Mix Wet Ingredients
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In another bowl, whisk sugar, oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
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Combine
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Gently mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined.
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Don’t overmix—this keeps it soft!
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Create the Swirl
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Mix cinnamon and sugar for the swirl.
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Pour half the batter into the loaf pan.
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Sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar on top.
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Add remaining batter and sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar.
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Lightly swirl with a knife.
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Bake
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Bake for 45–55 minutes, until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
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Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Churro Finish
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Brush the warm loaf with melted butter.
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Mix cinnamon + sugar and generously sprinkle over the top.
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Notes
This churro loaf tastes best slightly warm! For extra indulgence, serve with a drizzle of vanilla glaze, dulce de leche, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 2 days—or warm slices for a fresh-from-the-oven feel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (10 slices per loaf)
- Calories: 260 kcal
Keywords: Churro loaf cake, cinnamon swirl quick bread, homemade churro bread, sweet cinnamon loaf