Description
This easy cinnamon donut bread recipe combines warm cinnamon spices with a soft, fluffy bread texture to create a sweet, aromatic treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With simple pantry ingredients and quick preparation, it delivers a tender crumb with a delicious cinnamon sugar swirl that’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free baking mix for gluten-free option)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted (or vegan butter/coconut oil)
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk (or plant-based milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan and Ingredients: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan. Gather and measure all ingredients for smooth mixing.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until even.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix and Layer the Batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture and gently fold until just combined. Pour half the batter into the loaf pan, then evenly sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar topping over it.
- Add the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl: Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar layer, then top with the rest of the cinnamon sugar. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the cinnamon sugar through the batter creating a marbled effect.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs and milk for better mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread soft and light.
- Create gentle swirls with a knife for beautiful cinnamon patterns.
- Start checking doneness at 40 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Use freshly mixed cinnamon sugar for the best aroma and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: cinnamon donut bread, cinnamon bread, easy snack, quick bread, gluten-free cinnamon bread, sweet bread
