Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread – Soft, Sweet & Easy to Make
Craving donuts but want something easy? This Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread has all the warm, cozy flavors of a classic donut in a soft, moist loaf. 🍞✨ Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat. Baked with cinnamon swirls and topped with buttery sugar goodness, this quick bread is simple to make and tastes like a bakery favorite—no frying needed!ed!
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups & spoons
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Cooling rack
- Pastry brush (for butter topping)
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients – In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Combine – Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix gently until just combined (don’t overmix).
- Bake – Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly – Let bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Cinnamon sugar coating – While warm, brush the top with melted butter, then sprinkle (or dip) in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.
- Serve & enjoy – Slice and serve warm with coffee or tea.
Notes
- For extra moisture, substitute half the butter with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Add-ins like mini chocolate chips, chopped apples, or pecans make fun variations.
- Store at room temperature, wrapped, for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Can be frozen (without topping) for up to 2 months. Thaw, warm, and add fresh cinnamon-sugar topping before serving.