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Cinnamon Donut Bread

Irresistible Cinnamon Donut Bread with Crunchy Topping

This Cinnamon Donut Bread combines the heartiness of bread with donut-like sweetness and a crunchy topping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with whole wheat or gluten-free blends.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can use brown sugar for richness.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Can omit if unavailable.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter (melted) Can substitute with coconut oil.
  • 0.5 cups Whole Milk Can use any unsweetened plant-based milk.
  • 2 large Eggs Essential for binding.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can use almond extract for variation.
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  • 0.25 cups Granulated Sugar For sweet crunch.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted) For topping texture.

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cinnamon Donut Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, melted butter, and eggs. Add vanilla.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with whole milk.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Mix granulated sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the topping and sprinkle over batter.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Don't overmix the batter to ensure a fluffy texture. Check for doneness at 50 minutes.

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