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Cinnamon Swirl Donut Bread

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Cinnamon Swirl Donut Bread is a soft, cake-like loaf studded with pockets of sweet cinnamon swirl, inspired by the flavors of a cinnamon donut, perfect for breakfast or as a delightful snack.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45–55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10–12 slices
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
  • Granulated sugar
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Milk (dairy or nondairy)
  • Vegetable oil or melted butter
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla extract
  • Brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and a bit of cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs with sugar, oil (or melted butter), milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry just until combined—small lumps are fine.
  5. Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan.
  6. Mix brown sugar with extra cinnamon and sprinkle half of the mixture over the batter.
  7. Add the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar swirl.
  8. Drag a knife through the batter to create a swirl pattern.
  9. Bake for about 45–55 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
  10. Let the bread cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove it and cool further on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • Yields about 10–12 slices.
  • Prep time is approximately 15 minutes, with bake time of 45–55 minutes, making a total time of about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
  • Store cooled slices in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat slices in a toaster oven, regular oven, or microwave. Avoid overheating to keep moisture.

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