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Cinnamon Donut Bread

Cinnamon Donut Bread

Warm, sweet, and swirled with cinnamon goodness! This Cinnamon Donut Bread is the perfect combo of a bakery-style donut and homemade comfort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 8
Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Batter:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted

For the Donut-Style Topping:

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted

Instructions
 

Prepare the Batter:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease and flour your loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • In one bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, combine the milk, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Don’t overmix; a few lumps are fine for a tender crumb.

Create the Cinnamon Swirl:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until combined.

Layer the Bread:

  • Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Spoon half of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter.
  • Pour the remaining batter on top, followed by the rest of the cinnamon swirl.
  • Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter, creating beautiful ribbons of flavor.

Bake:

  • Place in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Add the Donut-Style Topping:

  • While the bread is still warm, brush the top with melted butter.
  • Mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon together, then generously sprinkle over the top of the loaf for that irresistible donut-style finish.

Notes

  • Make It Gluten-Free: Swap the flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour.
  • Dairy-Free Option: Substitute whole milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk.
  • Lower Sugar Alternative: Reduce the granulated sugar by 25% or use a sugar substitute.
  • Nutty Twist: Fold 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter.
  • Pumpkin Spice Variation: Replace 1/4 cup of milk with pumpkin puree and add a pinch of nutmeg.
Storage Tip: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSugar: 30g
Keyword Cinnamon Donut Bread, Cinnamon Swirl Loaf, Sweet Breakfast Bread
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