Description
Indulge in the warmth and sweetness of Dollywood Cinnamon Bread, a delightful treat inspired by the iconic theme park. This easy-to-make sweet bread features layers of cinnamon-sugar goodness, topped with a luscious vanilla icing that adds a creamy finish. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any family gathering, this recipe brings the comforting flavors of the Smoky Mountains right into your kitchen. Gather around the table and enjoy this cozy loaf that is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, melted (for filling)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tbsp milk (for icing)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla until blended.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; lumps are okay.
- For the cinnamon filling, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Layer half of the batter in the loaf pan; sprinkle with half of the cinnamon mixture. Repeat with remaining batter and filling; swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For icing, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over cooled bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg