Description
Cinnamon Donut Bread is a delightful and easy-to-make sweet loaf that captures the warm, comforting flavors of your favorite cinnamon sugar donuts without the frying. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, this bread is moist and tender with a crunchy sugary topping that makes every slice irresistible. Imagine slicing into this loaf to reveal its soft texture and aromatic spices—ideal for sharing with family and friends or enjoying all on your own. Whether you pair it with coffee in the morning or serve it as a sweet afternoon treat, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well each time before incorporating vanilla.
- Gradually add milk, mixing until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- For the topping, mix 1/4 cup sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg