Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a cinnamon sugar donut in the form of a moist and delicious sweet bread loaf. This recipe combines the warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of vanilla in a simple-to-make treat that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Main Bread:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually mix dry into wet, do not overmix.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, bake for 50–60 minutes.
- Cool and finish: Cool in pan, then transfer to wire rack. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle cinnamon sugar topping.
Notes
- This sweet bread tastes just like a classic cinnamon sugar donut in sliceable form.
- Stays moist for days and pairs well with coffee or tea.
- For extra indulgence, add a drizzle of vanilla glaze on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
