Description
Cinnamon Swirl Donut Bread is a dreamy quick bread that tastes just like a warm cinnamon donut! With buttery layers of cinnamon-sugar swirl and a crackly sugar topping, it’s the perfect cozy treat for breakfast or dessert. Keyword: Cinnamon Swirl Donut Bread.
Ingredients
Bread Batter:
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup buttermilk
Cinnamon Swirl:
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Topping:
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Instructions
Bread Batter:
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup buttermilk
Cinnamon Swirl:
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Topping:
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Notes
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For extra donut flavor, brush the top with melted butter and sprinkle cinnamon sugar after baking.
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This bread freezes well—wrap tightly in plastic and freeze up to 2 months.
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Best served slightly warm with a pat of butter or drizzle of glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
