Description
Cinnamon Donut Bread is a deliciously soft and moist quick bread that captures the classic flavor of cinnamon sugar donuts. This easy-to-make dessert combines warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg with a buttery topping, making it perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert lovers seeking a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until evenly combined to ensure consistent flavor and leavening.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, mix the vegetable oil or melted butter with granulated sugar until well blended. Beat in the egg, followed by the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Add Topping: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack. While still warm, brush the loaf generously with the melted butter.
- Sugar-Cinnamon Topping: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this evenly over the buttered warm bread to create a sweet cinnamon sugar crust.
- Serve: Allow the bread to cool slightly after topping, then slice and serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Serve the bread slightly warm for the best combination of flavors and softness.
- For richer flavor and texture, use melted butter instead of vegetable oil in the batter.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and fluffy.
- Use room temperature ingredients to improve batter consistency and rise.
