Deliciously Easy Cinnamon Donut Loaf

Introduction

This Cinnamon Donut Loaf is soft, fluffy, and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar layer that tastes just like a classic donut. It’s incredibly easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

For the loaf
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the topping
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a loaf pan.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
In another bowl, mix milk, oil (or melted butter), egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the loaf cool for about 10 minutes, then remove from the pan.
Brush the warm loaf with melted butter.
In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle or roll the loaf in the mixture until fully coated.

Method

This recipe uses the quick-bread method, meaning no yeast is needed. The batter comes together quickly by combining dry and wet ingredients separately, then mixing them gently to keep the loaf tender.

Tips

Do not overmix the batter to keep the loaf soft
Use room temperature ingredients for better texture
Add a light glaze if you want extra sweetness

Nutrition (approximate per slice)

Calories 220
Carbohydrates 28g
Fat 10g
Protein 3g

Benefits

Quick and beginner-friendly recipe
Uses simple, affordable ingredients
Perfect alternative to fried donuts
Great for breakfast or dessert

Conclusion

This Cinnamon Donut Loaf brings all the cozy flavors of a classic cinnamon donut in an easy, no-fry loaf form. Soft inside with a sweet, crunchy coating, it’s guaranteed to become a favorite in your kitchen.