This Donut Bread brings all the flavor of a classic cake donut into an easy, sliceable loaf. It bakes up soft and tender with a hint of nutmeg, then gets coated in melted butter and a generous layer of cinnamon sugar while still warm. The result is a simple, nostalgic treat that feels like a bakery-style donut but comes together right in your oven. If you love sweet loaves, make sure to check out our brownie bread next!

A loaf of donut bread.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This loaf is easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and delivers that classic donut flavor without any frying. The texture is soft and slightly dense, similar to a cake donut, and the buttery cinnamon sugar coating adds the perfect sweet finish.

Tips for Success

  • Do not overmix the batter, a gentle stir keeps the texture soft.
  • Bake until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs, not wet batter.
  • Coat the bread while it is still warm so the cinnamon sugar sticks well.
  • Use a light hand when turning the loaf to keep the coating even.

How to Serve

Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. It pairs perfectly with an iced coffee, expresso, or tea and works well for breakfast, brunch, or an easy dessert.

A loaf of donut bread, partially sliced.

Storage Tips

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

A loaf of donut bread, partially sliced.

Donut Bread

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Donut Bread is a soft loaf with classic cake donut flavor, coated in buttery cinnamon sugar. Easy, nostalgic, and perfect for any time of day.
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Ingredients

Bread

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 ¼ cups (306 g) whole milk
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Sugar Coating

  • ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8 ½ x 4 ½-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs and the top is golden.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and place on parchment paper.
  • While still warm, brush the entire loaf with melted butter.
  • In a small bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle evenly over the loaf, turning as needed to coat all sides.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Cinnamon Sugar Bread, Dessert Breads, Donut Bread, Quick Bread, Sweet Loafs
Servings: 10
Calories: 320

This recipe was inspried by iambaker.net’s cinnamon sugar donut bread recipe.

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