Description
Delight in these homemade Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread slices with a soft, moist texture and a perfectly sweet cinnamon sugar swirl baked right inside. This easy-to-make loaf combines warm spices with buttery richness to create a comforting treat that tastes like your favorite donut in bread form. Ideal for breakfast or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1/2 cup melted butter (cooled)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (to mix with brown sugar)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare loaf pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix the melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine ingredients: Carefully pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a light texture.
- Add cinnamon sugar swirl: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle half of this mixture into the batter and gently swirl it through. Reserve the other half to sprinkle on top before baking.
- Pour and bake: Transfer the batter into the greased loaf pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the surface. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bread to cool slightly in the pan before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy the comforting flavors of cinnamon sugar donut bread.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs and milk to achieve a smooth batter and better rise.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk and use a dairy-free butter alternative.
- Make sure to not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- This bread can be lightly toasted and served with butter or cream cheese for an extra treat.
