Delish Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread

This is warm, cinnamon-sweet donut bread that smells like your kitchen actually knows what it’s doing. It’s basically donut meets loaf—same guilty pleasure, fewer trips to the doughnut shop, and approximately zero shame when you eat an entire slice for breakfast. Try it because it’s forgiving, gloriously sticky, and makes your house smell like you’re a pastry influencer even when you absolutely aren’t.

Once, during a very important “serve-with-grace” moment, my husband mistook the cooling rack for a cutting board and sliced the loaf directly on it. He swears the crumbs were under control. The kids tried to convince me it was an abstract crumble art installation. I took a picture for the blog, because if you don’t document your kitchen fails, did it even happen? Also, yes, I used a pan that was too small. No, I won’t wash fewer dishes. I have standards.

Time-Saving Hacks

– Let the mixer be your arm workout; use a spatula for the rest.
– Buy pre-mixed cinnamon-sugar if you want to feel slightly wrong but get out the door faster.
– Use a 9×5 pan you already own even if the recipe calls for something fancier; overflow is just rustic charm.
– Line the pan with foil so you can lift the loaf out—less scrubbing = more time for eating.
– Skip the fancy glaze and dust with powdered sugar if you’re avoiding extra dishes (same joy, fewer spoons).

Serving Ideas

– Serve warm with coffee. If coffee isn’t available, use wine and lie to yourself about it being brunch.
– Slap on a scoop of vanilla ice cream and call it a grown-up dessert. Ice cream fixes everything, including your dignity.
– Offer with fruit and yogurt for the illusion of balance.
– Reality: Most days it will be served on the couch with a napkin and zero ceremony.

What to Serve It With

– Coffee, obviously. Dark roast if you’re dramatic, instant if you’re honest.
– A smear of melted butter for people who like to pretend they’re traditional.
– Maple syrup for the person who believes everything is better turned into breakfast syrup.
– Fresh berries if you’re trying to impress someone who thinks they’re picky.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Pro tip: Don’t overbake. The center should be set but still tender—overbaked = sad, dry breadcrumbs masquerading as bread.
– If your loaf looks like it’s going to volcano out of the pan, you used a pan that was too small. I’ve been there. It’s dramatic but edible.
– Drown stubborn cinnamon pockets with a quick brush of melted butter and an extra sprinkle of sugar after baking. Crisis averted.
– If your batter is lumpy, that’s not a personality flaw; it’s just flour meeting lazy stirring. It’ll still be good.

✔Storage Tips

Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh.
– Wrap tightly in plastic or store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
– Reheat slices in the oven or toaster oven for a few minutes to bring back the magic—microwave will do in a pinch but expect a softer crumb.

✔Variations and Substitutions

Swap whatever you want—sugar ↔ honey, soy sauce ↔ tamari, or skip steps and call it “deconstructed.” It still counts.
– Add chopped apples or mashed banana for moisture and fruit vibes.
– Fold in chocolate chips for people you want to win over immediately.
– Use gluten-free flour if needed—texture may vary, but the comfort remains.

Delish Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread

A delightful blend of cinnamon and sugar in a moist, flavorful bread that tastes just like your favorite fried donuts!

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Servings: 8

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 cup sugar
• ▢ 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 cup milk
• ▢ 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• ▢ 2 large eggs
• ▢ 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• ▢ 0.5 cup brown sugar

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and eggs until combined.
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
• In a separate bowl, combine cinnamon and brown sugar for the topping.
• Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkle with half of the cinnamon sugar mixture, then add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the cinnamon sugar.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.

Notes

This bread is perfect for breakfast or as a snack with coffee!