Description
Imagine the aroma of freshly baked cinnamon wafting through your kitchen, combined with the comforting texture of a soft, moist loaf cake. That’s the magic of Cinnamon Swirl Donut Loaf – a delightful hybrid that brings the best of donuts and cakes together in one irresistible treat.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Ground cinnamon
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs
- Buttermilk (or a buttermilk substitute)
- Granulated sugar (for topping)
- Ground cinnamon (for topping)
- Melted unsalted butter (for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a medium bowl.
3. Beat the softened unsalted butter together with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy in a large bowl.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, and mix until just combined.
6. Stir together the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted unsalted butter until a crumbly mixture forms.
7. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar topping, then add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the topping.
8. Use a knife to gently swirl the topping into the batter.
9. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Slice and serve the loaf.
Notes
For the best results, use high-quality, room temperature ingredients.
Be careful not to overmix the batter to avoid a tough texture.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days; refrigerate for up to 1 week.
To freeze, wrap tightly and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 40