Cinnamon Donut Bread 🍩❤️
Every slice of this bread brings back memories of sweet mornings and warm cinnamon donuts — the perfect treat for family gatherings. If you love the taste of a fresh cinnamon sugar donut but want something easier to make at home, this Cinnamon Donut Bread is exactly what you need. Soft, moist bread
By Amanda DavisMAR 4, 20253 MIN
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mix the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the warmed milk, melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined — avoid overmixing.
- Bake. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool slightly. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Add the coating. While still warm, brush the top and sides of the loaf generously with the melted butter. In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon together, then sprinkle or roll the buttered loaf in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Every slice of this bread brings back memories of sweet mornings and warm cinnamon donuts — the perfect treat for family gatherings.
If you love the taste of a fresh cinnamon sugar donut but want something easier to make at home, this Cinnamon Donut Bread is exactly what you need. Soft, moist bread with warm cinnamon flavor throughout, finished with a buttery cinnamon-sugar coating that tastes just like a classic donut — no frying required.
It’s the perfect treat for cozy mornings, brunch spreads, or whenever that donut craving hits.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Tastes just like a donut — without the deep frying
- Simple pantry ingredients — nothing fancy required
- Perfect for breakfast or dessert — versatile and always a hit
- Great for gatherings — slices beautifully for sharing
Ingredients
For the Bread
- 1 cup milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mix the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the warmed milk, melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined — avoid overmixing.
- Bake. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool slightly. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Add the coating. While still warm, brush the top and sides of the loaf generously with the melted butter. In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon together, then sprinkle or roll the buttered loaf in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
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Tips for Success
- Don’t overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added — this keeps the bread soft and tender.
- Apply the butter and cinnamon sugar while the bread is still warm so the coating sticks properly.
- Store leftovers wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days.