Description
Cinnamon Donut Bread – A soft, buttery loaf with a sweet cinnamon swirl and sugar-crusted top—just like your favorite donut! Perfect with coffee for breakfast or dessert
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs
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1 cup buttermilk
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Prep Your Pan
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients
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In a large bowl, whisk together:
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Flour
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Granulated sugar
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Baking powder
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Baking soda
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Cinnamon
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Salt
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3. Mix Wet Ingredients
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In a separate bowl, whisk until smooth:
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Eggs
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Buttermilk
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Melted butter
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Vanilla extract
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4. Bring It Together
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Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
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Stir just until combined—don’t overmix.
5. Prepare the Topping
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In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon for topping.
6. Assemble and Bake
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
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Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter.
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Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and Serve
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Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Slice and enjoy!
Notes
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For a true “donut shop” finish, brush the top with melted butter before adding the cinnamon sugar topping.
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This bread tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American