Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread, a delightful twist on traditional quick bread. This moist and tender loaf combines the irresistible sweetness of cinnamon and sugar with a soft, buttery texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat any time of day, this easy-to-make recipe will soon become a family favorite. With its unique spiced sugar topping and versatile serving options—from toasted slices with butter to warm servings with ice cream—this Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread is more than just a loaf; it’s an experience that brings joy to every bite. Enjoy it fresh out of the oven or bake it ahead for a delicious snack anytime!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted), for topping
- ½ cup granulated sugar, for topping
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for topping
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare an 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to parchment paper.
- Brush the warm bread with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg