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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

For the most tender crumb, be careful not to overmix the batter - stop mixing as soon as the ingredients are combined

Room temperature ingredients (especially eggs and buttermilk) incorporate better and create a more uniform texture

If you don't have buttermilk, the milk and vinegar substitute works perfectly - you can also use plain yogurt thinned with a bit of milk

For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the melted butter used for the topping

The loaf is easiest to slice when completely cooled, but tastes delicious slightly warm

For a more pronounced donut-like flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract to the batter

Customize your loaf by adding 1/2 cup of raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped nuts to the batter

For a richer variation, drizzle a simple vanilla glaze over the cinnamon-sugar coating after the loaf has cooled completely

Use a light touch when applying the cinnamon-sugar mixture - press gently to adhere it without compressing the loaf

This loaf freezes well for up to 3 months when wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil

Deliciously Easy Cinnamon Donut Loaf

Name: Deliciously Easy Cinnamon Donut Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 10 servings (1 standard loaf)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Loaf:; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3/4 cup buttermilk (or 3/4 cup milk + 2 tsp vinegar, mixed and set aside for 5 minutes); For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; Equipment:; 9x5 inch loaf pan; Parchment paper; Mixing bowls (large and medium); Electric mixer (stand or hand); Measuring cups and spoons; Whisk; Rubber spatula; Wire cooling rack; Pastry brush

This Deliciously Easy Cinnamon Donut Loaf brings the beloved flavor of cinnamon sugar donuts into a convenient loaf form that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. A simple-to-make quick bread with a moist, tender crumb reminiscent of old-fashioned cake donuts, this loaf features warm notes of vanilla and cinnamon throughout. The true magic happens when the warm loaf gets brushed with melted butter and generously coated with cinnamon sugar, creating that distinctive sweet, slightly crunchy exterior that makes donuts so irresistible. No frying or special equipment needed—just basic baking ingredients and a loaf pan for a nostalgic treat that fills your home with an incredible aroma as it bakes.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

50 Minutes

Total Time

1H5 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Loaf:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3/4 cup buttermilk (or 3/4 cup milk + 2 tsp vinegar, mixed and set aside for 5 minutes)

For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Equipment:

9x5 inch loaf pan

Parchment paper

Mixing bowls (large and medium)

Electric mixer (stand or hand)

Measuring cups and spoons

Whisk

Rubber spatula

Wire cooling rack

Pastry brush

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal. Spray or butter any exposed parts of the pan.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined after each addition - do not overmix.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs (no wet batter).

Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then use the parchment paper overhang to lift it out onto a wire cooling rack.

While the loaf is still warm (but not hot), prepare the cinnamon-sugar coating by mixing the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish or plate.

Brush the top and sides of the warm loaf with melted butter, then immediately sprinkle and press the cinnamon-sugar mixture all over the buttered surfaces, covering completely.

Allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing, at least 1 hour, to prevent it from crumbling.

Slice with a serrated knife and serve at room temperature.

Deliciously Easy Cinnamon Donut Loaf

JUE

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