Combining the divine flavors of chocolate and cinnamon with a delightfully crunchy sugar topping, this Chocolate Cinnamon Bread is insanely delicious!
Believe it or not, this scrumptious and straightforward bread is superior to a donut!
My kids love my Cinnamon Sugar Bread. The cinnamon swirl featured inside was magnificent, yet it couldn’t compare to the crunchy topping that completed this breakfast treat!
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After devouring the loaf, which tastes like a churro for breakfast, I thought adding a chocolate twist might be incredible. And it is!
After making this Chocolate Cinnamon Bread, I am half tempted to add a chocolate sauce, but that may put some of you over the top. Or would it?
I love churros, and anything with a crunchy cinnamon topping reminds me of them.
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Starbucks Chocolate Cinnamon Bread
After making this recipe, I felt a wave of nostalgia. I vividly recall living in downtown Denver and walking to Starbucks every morning for a Venti Mocha Latte and, occasionally, Chocolate Cinnamon Bread.
Although it’s been nearly two decades since I last had this treat, one bite of the delicious bread instantly brought me back to those fond memories.
This recipe for Chocolate Cinnamon Bread makes a fun breakfast or brunch item and is also great as a snack or dessert.
Ingredients
This recipe for chocolate cinnamon bread is a delicious treat everyone can enjoy.
The main ingredients for this recipe include flour, butter, sugar, milk, eggs, cinnamon, and, of course, chocolate. Each ingredient contributes to the overall flavor profile in its way.
- Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Flour
- Cocoa powder
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Egg
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
- Canola oil
- Butter
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Chocolate Cinnamon Bread
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 4 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 9x5x3” loaf pan and set aside.
- In a small bowl combine 1/3 cup sugar and 3 teaspoons cinnamon, stir together and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon and remaining 1 cup sugar. Sift together to combine.
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together egg, milk, oil and vanilla extract. Stir by hand into flour mixture until combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle with half of the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
- Add the remaining batter, using a butter knife swirl batter. Then top with the remaining cinnamon and sugar mixture.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool loaf pan on cooling rack for 10 minutes.
- Remove loaf from pan onto a large plate. The loose cinnamon and sugar will come off onto the plate.Carefully press all the sides of the bread onto the cinnamon and sugar that comes off onto the plate. Slice and serve.
Looks so good! I bet the chocolate and cinnamon taste amazing together!
It’s a match made in heaven for sure! Enjoy!
Such an amazing combo of flavors !! Love it!!
Thanks, enjoy!
This bread looks so decadent!
Thank you!
Brilliant! I would have never thought to add chocolate to a cinnamon bread, but it looks delicious! My kids would love it too!
It tastes delicious! I hope you and the kids enjoy it!
Oh I love a good quick bread! Can’t wait to try this one!
Thanks, enjoy!
Better than a donut?!? I’m so excited to try it!!
I hope you like it!
Breakfast, snack or dessert……yes to all three, please! Looks delicious!
Thank you!
This looks so delicious… do you think it would be possible to use half cup milk/half cup brewed coffee instead of all milk? Thank you!
I’m sure it would come out totally fine if you did! It’s definitely worth trying, sounds delicious! Let us know how it turns out.
In the oven with 5min left on the timer. Smells amazing!! Can’t wait for b’fast tomorrow! I find myself wondering how different this is from cinnamon sugar swirled brownies made in a loaf pan…. also, I used half oil, half applesauce.
I hope you enjoyed it! It definitely would be similar to cake brownies, which is why it’s so delicious!
The ingredient list says 4 tablespoons of cinnamon, but the recipe only uses a tablespoon for the sugar mix and a teaspoon in the batter. Just wanted to point this out cause I’m making this now and thought I messed up at some point.
Sorry for the confusion! It calls for 4 teaspoons which is the right amount. The wording in the instructions was confusing as 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons which is why it said 1 tablespoon used in the sugar mixture. I fixed it just to use teaspoon measurements so that it is more clear. I hope this helps and that you enjoy the bread!
This bread is so delicious! I love the combination of the chocolate and cinnamon, and it’s perfect with a VERY healthy layer of butter on it.
This bread is so flavorful! Love it so much!
Looks totally irresistible! I would love to make this!
My cinnamon-loving son was completely obsessed with this. SO GOOD!
I used to eat this at Starbucks all the time, I have missed it so much! It reminds me of it so much, absolutely delicious.
Wow, I was stoked to try this and I’m so glad I did! So tasty!
I made this chocolate cinnamon bread and it was a amaaazing!! It was soft and perfect for breakfast or with coffee. I’ll definitely make it again!
This chocolate cinnamon bread was incredible, and made the house smell amazing!! My family loved it so much! I can’t wait to make it again!
Chocolate Cinnamon Bread was a revelation! The combination of chocolate and cinnamon was pure genius. The bread turned out moist and flavorful, and it was a hit with everyone who tried it!
It’s beyond delicious! I’m definitely making this again!
This bread is impossible to put down. The chocolate and cinnamon work so well together!
This was insanely delicious! The bread was moist and fluffy, and the chocolate and cinnamon were the perfect combo! Need to double the recipe next time to ensure there are leftovers!
Your Chocolate Cinnamon Bread was a hit with my family! The combination of rich chocolate and warm cinnamon was delightful. It was easy to make and perfect for breakfast or a snack.
My kids love it when I make this bread! They want it all the time!
I could eat this whole loaf – it’s absolutely delicious!
This was sooooooo tasty! My kids devoured it. Thanks!!