This recipe creates a soft, sweet bread coated in a buttery cinnamon sugar topping that tastes just like a classic donut. It’s simple to make, incredibly comforting, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or whenever you need a little homemade sweetness.
Cinnamon Sugar Donut Sweet Bread
Ingredients:
For the Bread:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 2 cups |
| Granulated Sugar | 1 cup |
| Baking Powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Baking Soda | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Ground Cinnamon | 1 teaspoon |
| Unsalted Butter, melted | ½ cup |
| Eggs | 2 large |
| Whole Milk (or Buttermilk) | 1 cup |
| Vanilla Extract | 1 teaspoon |
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Unsalted Butter, melted | 2 tablespoons |
| Granulated Sugar | ¼ cup |
| Ground Cinnamon | 1 teaspoon |
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Combine: Slowly add the wet mixture into the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 50–60 minutes. Check with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, it’s done. If it starts browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
6. Prepare topping: In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon.
7. Finish the bread: While the loaf is still warm, brush the top with melted butter and sprinkle generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
8. Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy your homemade cinnamon sugar donut bread.
This Cinnamon Sugar Donut Sweet Bread is nostalgia baked into a loaf—soft, sweet, and coated in that irresistible sugary crunch. Whether it’s for family gatherings, holidays, or just a cozy weekend morning, it’s a recipe you’ll want to pass down too.
