Cinnamon Donut Bread
If a cinnamon sugar donut and a tender pound cake had a love child, this would be it. Cinnamon Donut Bread is soft, buttery, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor, all wrapped in a sugary crust that’s giving big donut energy.
Equipment
- Loaf Pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- ground cinnamon
- salt
Wet Ingredients
- unsalted butter softened
- granulated sugar
- egg
- plain yogurt or sour cream
- milk
- vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- cinnamon sugar for swirling and topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, then mix in yogurt (or sour cream), milk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour half the batter into the loaf pan, sprinkle a layer of cinnamon sugar, add remaining batter, and top with more cinnamon sugar. Swirl with a knife if desired.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in pan before transferring to a rack.
Notes
This loaf is freezer-friendly. Slice and wrap individually to enjoy later. Toast for a caramelized edge.