Description
Cinnamon Swirl Donut Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf with a rich cinnamon-sugar swirl and a sweet glaze. This easy-to-make recipe delivers the perfect blend of a soft donut and a warmly spiced quick bread, making it an ideal treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Make the Batter
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Create the Cinnamon Swirl
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
- Pour the remaining batter on top and gently swirl with a knife or skewer.
- Bake
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Add the Glaze
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cooled bread and allow it to set before slicing.
Notes
- Nutty Addition: Stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Chocolate Twist: Mix in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips.
- Maple Glaze: Substitute vanilla extract with maple extract for a richer flavor.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use almond milk and dairy-free yogurt instead of buttermilk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: quick bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cinnamon swirl bread, donut bread, easy quick bread, cinnamon sugar loaf, homemade sweet bread