This easy Cinnamon Streusel Quick Bread is a cozy loaf that’s perfect for weekend breakfast or brunching!
Today, I’m sharing something quick and easy guys, because frankly that’s all my brain can handle at the moment.
Tom and I have been going full speed ahead all summer (that’s the only way we go, by the way), and I feel like since we’re into August, I need to take some time and smell the roses.
I’ll still be posting, but I may take a day off here or there, so please don’t panic if I miss a day ok? I’ll be back!
I also want to spend some time brainstorming recipes for the back to school and fall seasons ahead. So if there’s anything in particular you’d like to see here at the BHK, please let me know.
We were somewhat impacted by Tropical Storm Isaias on Tuesday. The wind was wicked and the rain was coming down sideways. We were fortunate not to lose power, so I decided it was the perfect day to bake.
I had something else lined up for today, but then this Cinnamon Streusel Quick Bread happened and I thought, PERFECT, something to get on your weekend baking list.
What I love about this quick bread is that you’ve probably got all the ingredients already in your pantry. And if you don’t happen to have the buttermilk in the fridge, I’ve added how you can make your own at home with two simple ingredients, in the recipe notes below.
I’m a huge fan of anything cinnamon, so this loaf just makes me happy, cozy and warm. I enjoyed a warm slice with my coffee and the newest book I’m reading, The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate, which I highly recommend.
Hope you add this one to your weekend baking list. It’s got Saturday or Sunday brunch written all over it! Enjoy!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Cinnamon Streusel Quick Bread
If you don’t have buttermilk in your fridge, you can make your own. For one cup buttermilk, add one tablespoon white vinegar or one tablespoon lemon juice and enough milk to measure one cup. How easy is that?
Cinnamon Streusel Quick Bread
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
Topping
- 1/3 cup light or dark brown sugar, firmly packed
- 4 tsp. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp. butter, melted
Loaf
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
Filling
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Instructions
Topping
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, flour and cinnamon with a fork. Add the melted butter and mix with the fork until crumbly. Place in refrigerator until ready to use.
Loaf
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs and vanilla. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients until just combined. In a small bowl, mix together filling ingredients until well blended. Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Top the batter with the filling, then top with the remaining batter. Smooth top with an offset spatula. Sprinkle the top of the batter with the topping. Bake for 45-50 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove to wire rack to cool for 10 minutes before trying to remove from pan to cool completely,
Just exactly what we need these days Mary Ann ! Thank you so much !
You’re so welcome Davorka!
I bet this smells amazing :) And tastes just as good. Delicious recipe – enjoy your days off :) x
Thanks so much Alex!
Like Alex, the first thing I thought of was how amazing this bread must smell. Definitely a must try recipe! So glad that you didn’t lose power or have damage from the storm.
Thanks Marissa! It was such a cozy loaf!
I bet it smells a million times better than a scented candle! Rainy days are always good for baking, especially when you get to cozy up afterwards and enjoy with a cuppa tea or coffee ;)
Lol! Perfect with my coffee and my book!
I totally understand the need to slow down and enjoy the last bit of summer… I’m seriously flabbergasted that it’s already August! This bread looks amazing, Mare! The perfect way to enjoy a slow morning! Anything with streusel and cinnamon just screams my name! Pinned!
It’s really blown by Chey! I’m kinda sad about it. I want to savor what’s left! Thanks.
I love everything about this! I’m glad you didn’t lose power and I need to get my hands on that book you read! Have a great weekend Mary Ann!
Thanks Katherine!
Our weather has taken a definite Fall-like turn in the last week, so I’m craving warm baking and especially anything cinnamon. Always so comforting! Will be adding this one to my baking list :)
Enjoy Jennifer!
About to make this bread….I have a bunch of apples no one is going to eat…can I put then in the topping or filling?
You could put them in the filling Courtney. Bet that would be delicious!