If you’re like me, you probably love the smell of cinnamon drifting through the kitchen. Just eight words in, and you’ll know this isn’t your average loaf it’s how to make cinnamon donut bread. This is the kind of recipe that fills the room with warmth and sugar and comfort. Imagine a donut’s cozy cinnamon sweetness packed into a soft, sliceable loaf it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or those afternoon snack cravings.
“This loaf tastes like a donut and slices like a dream your house will smell like a bakery!” – @CinnamonCravings
Why I Make This Bread on Repeat
- Simple ingredients: Everything in this recipe is already in your pantry.
- No yeast: No waiting, no proofing just mix, bake, and enjoy.
- Moist and tender: The texture is soft, moist, and melts in your mouth.
- Customizable: Add ins like nuts or chocolate chips fit right in.
- Perfect for sharing: This bread makes a lovely gift or a crowd pleasing treat.
It’s like combining the flavors of cinnamon rolls with the ease of a sheet cake all in loaf form, with no dough rolling required.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup buttermilk (or ¾ cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar, let sit 5 mins)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional but recommended:
- Cinnamon sugar topping: 2 tablespoons sugar mixed with ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Mix ins: ½ cup chopped pecans, chocolate chips, or dried fruit
Step by Step to Make Cinnamon Donut Bread
1: Preheat and Prep
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2: Combine the Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- This step ensures even distribution of leavening and spice don’t skip the whisking!
3: Add Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add in the buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Stir until smooth and fully blended.
4: Combine and Stir
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.
- Stir gently until just combined do not overmix or the bread can turn dense.
- If you’re adding chocolate chips or nuts, fold them in at this stage.
5: Pour and Top
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- If desired, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping evenly across the surface.
6: Bake
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- If the top is browning too quickly, tent the loaf with foil for the last 10 minutes.
7: Cool and Serve
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Cool completely before slicing (if you can wait I usually can’t).
“It tastes like a cinnamon sugar donut, only softer, fresher, and a whole lot easier to make.” – @LoafLifeLover
