Dessert

Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread That Will Make Mornings Magical Recipe

ByZoe Lane December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

Introduction

Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread is a delightful treat that brings the magic of donuts to your breakfast table with the ease of a quick bread. With a tender crumb and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping, it’s perfect for sharing or savoring on your own.

The image shows three thick slices of yellow pound cake stacked on top of each other, lying flat on a white marbled surface. Each slice has a golden-brown crust covered in a light layer of crystal sugar, giving it a slightly grainy texture on the outside. The inside of the cake is moist and soft with a pale yellow color and a fine crumb texture. In the blurred background, a whole loaf of the same cake is visible. Some sugar crystals are scattered on the surface around the slices. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup whole milk
1 large egg
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for sugar coating)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for sugar coating)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and kosher salt.
Step 3: Add the whole milk, egg, 1/2 cup melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Gently mix until just combined—avoid overmixing.
Step 4: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly.
Step 5: In a separate bowl, mix 1/4 cup melted butter with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg to create the spiced sugar coating.
Step 6: Evenly sprinkle the spiced sugar mixture over the batter in the pan.
Step 7: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 8: Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra richness, substitute the whole milk with buttermilk or add a teaspoon of sour cream to the batter.
Try adding chopped nuts or raisins to the batter for added texture and flavor.
Use a loaf pan or a square baking dish depending on your preferred shape and thickness.
Make it vegan by replacing the milk with almond milk and using a flax egg in place of the large egg.

Storage

Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 1 month. To reheat, warm slices gently in a toaster oven or microwave until heated through.