Description
Soft, buttery Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread with warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar topping. This loaf captures the flavor of classic old-fashioned donuts without frying.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- For the coating:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix sugar and melted butter until smooth. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack.
- While warm, brush the loaf with melted butter. Mix sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a shallow dish and coat the loaf evenly.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For richer flavor, substitute half the milk with buttermilk.
- Add a cinnamon swirl by layering half the batter, sprinkling sugar-cinnamon mixture, then topping with remaining batter.
- Glaze option: drizzle with powdered sugar mixed with milk.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts for texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Snack / Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American / Bakery-style
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
