Indulge in this soft, moist bread topped with an irresistible cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this bread combines comforting flavors with a luscious, creamy topping that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
- Make the Bread:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, mix the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake:
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Frosting:
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating on low speed until combined.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon. Increase the speed and beat until fluffy.
- Frost and Serve:
- Once the bread has cooled, spread the cinnamon cream cheese frosting generously over the top.
- Slice and enjoy!