Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of the Heavenly Cinnamon Swirl Donut Loaf. This delightful recipe combines rich cinnamon swirls with a moist and fluffy loaf, making it perfect for any occasion—from a cozy breakfast to a charming brunch gathering. The glossy vanilla glaze adds an irresistible finishing touch, ensuring this loaf not only tastes heavenly but looks impressive as well. Simple to make with straightforward steps, this recipe is ideal for bakers of all levels. Enjoy each slice warm or at room temperature, paired with coffee, yogurt, or fresh fruit for a truly satisfying treat.
Ingredients
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- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2–3 Tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract; then alternate adding buttermilk and dry ingredients until just combined.
- For the swirl filling, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl.
- Layer half the batter in the pan, add dollops of the swirl mixture, then top with remaining batter.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over the cooled loaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg