Description
Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread is a delightful and indulgent treat that perfectly combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon and sugar into a moist, tender loaf. This quick bread is easy to prepare and bakes into a golden-brown delight that melts in your mouth. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or even as dessert, this recipe is sure to please everyone. With its irresistible spiced sugar coating, each slice offers a warm and inviting experience that beckons you to come back for more. Perfect for cozy gatherings or simply savoring at home, this homemade sweet bread will quickly become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
- 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 (room temperature)
- 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 grease an 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean with a few crumbs.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to parchment paper.
- Brush with melted butter while warm and sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 83g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 27mg