Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread: A Sweet Delight Awaits! Recipe
Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread is a delightful, sweet treat that combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon and sugar in a moist, tender loaf. Swirled with a cinnamon sugar mixture, this easy-to-make bread offers a perfect balance of spice and sweetness, ideal for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.
- Author: Sophie
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which creates a smooth base for the batter.
- Add Eggs and Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the milk and vanilla extract until everything is evenly combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding in gently until just combined. Take care not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Layer Batter and Topping: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle half of this cinnamon sugar over the batter.
- Add Remaining Batter and Topping: Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar layer. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
- Swirl Batter: Use a knife to gently swirl the batter, creating a marbled cinnamon sugar effect throughout the bread.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully baked.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps it set and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and butter with a plant-based alternative.
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
- Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are fine and will result in a more tender bread.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; if it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, it’s ready.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/10th of loaf)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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