Cinnamon Swirl Donut Bread Recipe
This Cinnamon Swirl Donut Bread combines the delightful flavors of cinnamon and sweetness in a moist, tender loaf. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon for the swirl
- ¼ cup powdered sugar for the glaze
- 1-2 tablespoons milk for the glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in whole milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Mix brown sugar with 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture, then add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar.
- Gently swirl the batter with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Whisk powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons of milk for the glaze and drizzle over the cooled bread.
Notes
For best results, avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender.