A moist, buttery loaf that tastes like a cinnamon sugar donut in every slice!
Yields: 1 loaf (8–10 slices)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 45–50 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour
This cinnamon donut bread has a soft, cake-like crumb, a sweet cinnamon swirl, and a buttery sugar crust on top. No mixer needed—just a bowl, a whisk, and your appetite!
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ cup buttermilk (or ¾ cup milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
For the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Topping:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon