Description
Indulge your taste buds with our Cinnamon Donut Bread, a delightful baked alternative to traditional fried donuts. This moist and fluffy bread captures the familiar sweet and spicy flavors of cinnamon sugar donuts, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack. With no frying required, you can enjoy this comforting treat without the mess or extra calories. Its tender texture and sugary topping will keep you coming back for more. Ideal for sharing at gatherings or savoring solo on quiet mornings, this easy recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix in whole milk until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Slowly incorporate dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Combine sugar and cinnamon for the topping; sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 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 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Allow ingredients like butter and eggs to reach room temperature for better mixing. Experiment with add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips to customize your bread.