Cinnamon Sugar Donut Sweet Bread Recipe
This Cinnamon Sugar Donut Sweet Bread combines the soft, buttery texture of a classic sweet bread with a rich cinnamon swirl and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfect as a delicious breakfast treat or an indulgent snack, this loaf is baked to golden perfection, then coated in melted butter and a sweet cinnamon sugar mix for that irresistible donut-inspired flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices 1x
- Category: Sweet Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Batter
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon molasses
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a light-colored loaf pan thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray and set it aside to ensure your bread doesn’t stick.
- Make the Batter: In a large bowl, combine canola oil, softened butter, and granulated sugar until well mixed. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth. Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt along with the buttermilk, mixing until a uniform batter forms. Scrape the sides of the bowl to avoid any lumps.
- Prepare Cinnamon Batter: Scoop out 1/2 cup of the plain batter into a smaller bowl. To this, add the cinnamon and molasses and stir well until fully combined.
- Layer and Swirl Batter: Pour half of the plain batter into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan. Spoon half of the cinnamon batter over the plain batter in small dollops. Add the remaining plain batter on top, followed by the remaining cinnamon batter in dollops. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the cinnamon and plain batters together for a marbled effect.
- Bake the Bread: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but is not wet with raw batter.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: While the bread bakes, pour the melted butter into a large shallow dish. In another shallow dish, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon thoroughly.
- Cool and Remove Bread: Once baked, allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then loosen the edges carefully and remove the loaf from the pan while it is still warm enough to handle but not hot.
- Coat Bread in Butter and Cinnamon Sugar: Dip each side of the warm loaf into the melted butter until fully coated. Spoon any remaining melted butter over the edges for extra crispness. Immediately transfer the buttery loaf to the cinnamon-sugar mixture and press it into the sides and top to completely coat the surface.
- Serve: Slice the loaf into pieces and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your delicious cinnamon swirl donut sweet bread!
Notes
- Using buttermilk adds a subtle tang and tenderness; if unavailable, milk with vinegar works as a good substitute.
- Use a light-colored loaf pan to prevent over-browning of the crust while baking.
- Swirling the batters gently ensures a beautiful cinnamon pattern without overmixing that can toughen the bread.
- For extra flavor, adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon batter can complement the cinnamon taste nicely.
- Store leftover bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Reheat slices briefly in a toaster oven for a warm, freshly baked experience.
Keywords: cinnamon sugar bread, cinnamon swirl bread, sweet bread, donut bread, cinnamon bread loaf, breakfast bread, cinnamon sugar coating
