Description
Cinnamon Donut Bread Loaf is a tender, buttery quick bread with a cinnamon sugar swirl and a donut-style crust—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat with coffee.
Ingredients
- For the batter:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the cinnamon swirl:
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- For the topping:
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle with the cinnamon swirl mixture. Pour the remaining batter over and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Brush warm loaf with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar topping.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Swirling the cinnamon layer enhances the distribution of flavor.
- Fold in diced apples or mini chocolate chips for a fun twist.
- Try chopped nuts in the swirl for added crunch.
- Use mini loaf pans or muffin tins—adjust baking time accordingly.
- Store at room temp for 3 days or freeze slices for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
