This Brown Sugar Quick Bread recipe not only comes together using 7 simple ingredients, but is full of sweet flavor throughout! With no yeast needed, this brown sugar bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, snack-time, or as an evening treat!
If you love quick breads, also be sure to try my Blueberry Bread, Chocolate Peanut Butter Bread, or Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread recipe!
Brown Sugar Bread Recipe
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE making quick breads! Not only do they come together quickly, but there are so many varieties to fit everyone’s tastes. Plus, as an added bonus, they make the house smell incredible as they bake!
This brown sugar cinnamon bread recipe is sweetened solely from the brown sugar and includes a warm addition of cinnamon throughout. Whether you make a brown sugar loaf to enjoy in the morning, or pull out later in the day, this recipe can be made into mini loaves, one large loaf, or muffins depending on what you prefer. Looking for a muffin option? Also try my Maple Brown Sugar Muffins!
Brown Sugar Quick Bread Ingredient Notes
See printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for exact ingredient amounts and directions.
- Brown Sugar– this adds all the sweetness to the bread. I use light brown sugar in this recipe, but dark brown sugar works great too.
- Flour– all purpose flour is best, gluten free flour should also work at a 1:! ratio.
- Cinnamon– ground cinnamon gives this bread it’s warm spice and is the perfect compliment to the brown sugar flavoring.
- Baking Powder/ Salt– ensure freshness by changing out your baking powder out every 6 months as this gives the bread its rise and texture.
- Egg– you’ll want to use large eggs at room temperature as they combine easiest into the bread batter. This binds everything together.
- Milk– any type works, I use 2% milk. This provides moisture and activates the gluten in your flour.
- Vegetable Oil– this gives the bread it’s moistness, you can also use canola oil or melted butter. I have used coconut oil and wasn’t a fan of the flavor addition.
- Vanilla Extract– opt for pure vanilla extract versus imitation for the best flavor addition.
How to make quick bread
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease 3 mini loaf pans (or 1 large loaf pan/muffin tray)
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients (brown sugar, flour , ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt).
- In a small bowl, combine the wet ingredients (egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla).
- Combine the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans, filling about ½ way.
- Sprinkle additional brown sugar on top of the pans. *optional but recommended
- Place pans into preheated oven and bake for about 35-40 minutes (mini loaves) *bake time is 50-60 minutes if large loaf, 25-30 minutes if muffins
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing with a sharp knife! Enjoy!
Variations
- Nuts– add up to ½ cup chopped pecans, almonds, or walnuts to the batter before baking.
- Raisins or dried fruit– adding about ½ cup into the batter such as blueberries, cranberries, or apples.
- Chocolate chips– any flavor works and adds a sweet bonus.
- Frosting or glaze– if preferred, cream cheese frosting or a powdered sugar glaze can be a nice way to top this quick bread.
- Oats– whether you sprinkle on top or stir into the batter, this is a nice, hearty addition that can help bulk the bread up.
Easy and Quick Bread Recipe Tips
- Don’t overmix your batter. Stir until all ingredients are just combined. The more you mix, the more dense and dry the bread will become, so be careful to avoid that.
- Only fill about ½ full as the bread will rise when baking and you don’t want the batter to spill over.
- Use the toothpick test to check whether the bread is done. If toothpick inserts and comes out clean, it is ready to remove from the oven. If there is wet batter still on the toothpick, leave the quickbread in the oven for a few more minutes.
How to store Brown Sugar Quick Bread
- Once fully cooled, you can place the bread into an airtight storage container or bag at room temperature up to 4 days.
- To refrigerate, place cooled bread in an airtight container up to 7 days.
- To freeze, wrap the bread tightly in aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or place in freezer bags, and freeze for up to 3 months. Bring to room temperature before serving.
More Quick Bread Recipes to try
Snickerdoodle Bread– an easy cinnamon swirl bread that comes together using simple ingredients. With swirls of cinnamon sugar throughout and a crispy cinnamon sugar crust, this bread can be enjoyed anytime of the day!
Southern Peach Bread– comes together using only ingredients you may already have on hand! Packed with flavor and no yeast required, this will be a new favorite!
Fresh Strawberry Bread– a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of juicy, ripe strawberries with the comforting warmth of freshly baked bread. This tender, moist, and flavorful quick bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack.
Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread– quick and simple recipe that comes together in no time! Moist and flavor packed with juicy, plump, fresh blueberries throughout! This easy Blueberry Bread pairs perfectly with your morning coffee, or as an anytime snack!
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread– super moist, packed with chocolate chips throughout, and makes the best breakfast, snack, or dessert any time of the day! Plus, this quick bread is a great way to use up any garden zucchini!
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Brown Sugar Quick Bread
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease 3 mini loaf pans (or 1 large loaf pan/muffin tray)
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour , ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In a small bowl, combine the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla.
- Combine the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans, filling about ½ way.
- Sprinkle additional brown sugar on top of the pans. *optional but recommended
- Place pans into preheated oven and bake for about 35-40 minutes (mini loaves) *50-60 minutes if large loaf, 25-30 minutes if muffins
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving! Enjoy!
GiGi says
Easy to make and that’s plus right there! Baking now for dinner! Dough tasted good so bread should be too!
Kristin says
Yay!! Hope you enjoyed! This bread is one of my most fav quick breads!!
Julia says
Loved this bread! Not too sweet, easy to make!
Kristin says
Yay!! Love hearing this!!
Pat says
Easy recipe . Best time I’ll add some nuts or cinnamon chips .
Kristin says
Great idea!! We added raisins last time and it was a delicious addition!
Pat H says
I am thinking chopped fruit….raisins….craisins….etc would be good in this too….thanks for the recipe….
Kristin says
Great idea! Or even cinnamon chips (or chocolate if craving sweets)! Enjoy!!