This Cinnamon Ribbon Bread is a comforting, sweet loaf that combines the tenderness of a pound cake with the warm spice of cinnamon rolls. Made with a rich batter of butter, sour cream, and eggs, it creates a moist, dense crumb that holds up beautifully to slicing. The key feature is the “ribbon” effect: layers of cinnamon-sugar mixture are folded into the batter before baking, creating beautiful swirls of spice and crunch in every slice. Topped with chopped pecans, it offers a delightful texture contrast. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon treat with coffee. Simple to make with pantry staples, this homemade bread brings a touch of elegance and warmth to any table.
Cinnamon Ribbon Bread
Description
This Cinnamon Ribbon Bread is a comforting, sweet loaf that combines the tenderness of a pound cake with the warm spice of cinnamon rolls. Made with a rich batter of butter, sour cream, and eggs, it creates a moist, dense crumb that holds up beautifully to slicing. The key feature is the "ribbon" effect: layers of cinnamon-sugar mixture are folded into the batter before baking, creating beautiful swirls of spice and crunch in every slice. Topped with chopped pecans, it offers a delightful texture contrast. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon treat with coffee. Simple to make with pantry staples, this homemade bread brings a touch of elegance and warmth to any table.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177ðC).
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Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1 cup of the sugar until creamy and light in color.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, then mix in the vanilla extract.
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Alternately add the flour mixture and sour cream to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
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In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon.
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Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
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Spoon about one-third of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
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Sprinkle one-third of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
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Repeat the layering with the remaining batter and cinnamon-sugar mixture, ending with a layer of batter on top.
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Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top, pressing them gently into the batter.
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Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
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Remove the bread from the pan and allow it to cool completely on the rack before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1564.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 69.9g108%
- Saturated Fat 21.4g107%
- Cholesterol 171.7mg58%
- Sodium 3402.0mg142%
- Total Carbohydrate 211.3g71%
- Dietary Fiber 8.7g35%
- Sugars 80.0g
- Protein 25.9g52%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.