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Freshly baked cinnamon donut bread with a sprinkle of sugar and cinnamon

Easy Cinnamon Donut Bread

A warm, cinnamon-swirled loaf that tastes like a donut and slices like bread, perfect for sleepy weekend mornings and last-minute guests.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Measure by spooning into the cup and leveling with a knife.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar Brings moisture and a hint of molasses.
  • 2 large eggs Use room temperature.
  • 1 cup whole milk Use room temperature for better mixing.
  • ½ cup melted butter Slightly cooled.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
  • ¼ cup sugar For topping.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon For topping.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract For glaze.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan well, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon.
  3. In a separate large bowl, combine melted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Then stir in whole milk and vanilla extract.
  5. Fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar topping over it. Add the remaining batter and sprinkle with the remaining topping. Swirl gently.
Baking
  1. Bake the loaf for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Cool the loaf in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. For a glaze, whisk powdered sugar with milk or cream and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.

Notes

Store the cooled loaf wrapped tightly for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.