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Cinnamon Donut Bread

Cinnamon Donut Bread: Your New Favorite Cozy Treat

Cinnamon Donut Bread is a delightful breakfast treat with a tender crumb and crunchy cinnamon sugar topping, perfect for cozy mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with whole wheat or gluten-free blends.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Acts as the leavening agent.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon Star ingredient.
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg Optional for depth.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted) Dairy-free alternative works well.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Can use dairy-free milk.
  • 2 large Eggs Essential for structure.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances sweetness and aroma.
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar For sweetness.
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon For topping flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (melted) Creates caramelized topping.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix gently.
  6. Transfer the batter to the greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Mix the topping ingredients together and sprinkle over the batter.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Slice and serve warm, optionally with butter or your favorite beverage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Mix sugar and butter thoroughly to avoid clumps. Check doneness early to prevent overbaking. Customize with add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. Cool completely before slicing to maintain structure.

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