🍩 Easy Cinnamon Donut Loaf
This easy cinnamon donut loaf is a soft, moist, and comforting treat packed with warm cinnamon flavor. It combines the taste of classic donuts with the simplicity of a loaf cake—perfect for breakfast, tea time, or dessert.
The aroma alone while baking makes it irresistible, and the result is a fluffy, sweet loaf that everyone will love.
💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Soft, moist, and fluffy texture
- Warm cinnamon flavor in every bite
- Quick and easy to prepare
- Perfect for any time of day
🧁 Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup melted butter
For Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Pinch of cinnamon
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Grease a loaf pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter.
4. Combine
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients.
Mix gently until just combined.
5. Bake
Pour batter into the pan.
Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool
Let cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
7. Add Glaze
Mix powdered sugar with a little cinnamon.
Drizzle over the cooled loaf.
✨ Tips for Best Results
- Don’t overmix the batter
- Use fresh cinnamon for better flavor
- Check doneness with a toothpick
- Let the loaf cool before glazing
🍓 Optional Variations
- Add nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans)
- Try lemon or vanilla glaze
- Add chocolate chips
- Top with caramel or cream cheese frosting
🧊 Storage
- Room temperature: up to 3 days
- Refrigerate: up to 1 week
- Freeze: up to 2 months (wrap slices individually)
❓ FAQs
Can I add toppings or mix-ins?
Yes, nuts, chocolate chips, or cinnamon swirl work great.
How do I store it?
Keep in an airtight container at room temperature or fridge.
Can I freeze it?
Yes, wrap well and freeze up to 2 months.
