Why You’ll Love This Recipe

If you love donuts but want the comfort of homemade sweet bread, this recipe is the best of both worlds. This cinnamon sugar donut sweet bread is soft, buttery, and topped with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar crust that tastes just like your favorite donut shop treat. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, it’s a simple loaf that feels extra special.

The Secret to Perfect Sweet Bread

The key to this bread is balance: moist and tender inside with a crisp, sugary topping on the outside. Using melted butter in the batter keeps the crumb soft, while brushing butter and sprinkling cinnamon sugar on top adds irresistible flavor and texture. It’s like having a donut and a sweet bread all in one slice.

Serving Ideas and Variations

This bread is delicious served warm with a cup of coffee, but you can also dress it up:

Add a drizzle of vanilla glaze for extra sweetness.
Mix in mini chocolate chips for a fun twist.
Slice and toast it lightly for a warm, crunchy treat.

Ingredients

For the Bread

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Step 1: Prep & Preheat

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

Step 4: Combine

Pour wet ingredients into dry, mixing gently until just combined. Batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5: Pour & Bake

Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan. Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.

Step 6: Add Topping

While warm, brush the loaf with melted butter and sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar.

Step 7: Cool & Serve

Let cool 10–15 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!

Nutritional Information (per slice, approx. 1 of 12)

Calories: 230
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 10g
Fiber: 1g

Sweet Bread

Q: Can I make this bread ahead of time?

Yes! Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Q: Can I freeze cinnamon sugar bread?

Absolutely—wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before serving.

Q: Can I use buttermilk instead of milk?

Yes—using buttermilk gives the bread extra tenderness and tang.

Q: How do I keep it moist?

Don’t overmix the batter, and be sure to measure flour correctly (spoon & level).

7-Step Cinnamon Sugar Donut Sweet Bread