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Cinnamon Donut Bread
5 from 107 votes

Cinnamon Donut Bread

Cinnamon Donut Bread is a loaf made by combining spiced reduced apple cider, butter, brown sugar, eggs, and moist ingredients like applesauce and vanilla Greek yogurt. Aromatic spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg flavor the batter, which is baked until risen. The loaf is topped with a cinnamon-sugar mixture for added sweetness and texture, giving a nod to donut flavor in a bread form.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 370 kcal
Course: Dessert, Breakfast, Snacks, Brunch

Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple cider ~½ c simmered & reduced, spiced
  • 1 tick butter room temperature, unsalted
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup applesauce sweetened for a sweeter bread
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt vanilla flavor
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp salt
Topping
  • 3 tbsp white sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. Start by heating a small sauce pan to medium heat. Heat the apple cider, stirring constantly, until it’s reduced to a ½ a cup (8-10 minutes), then remove from heat.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F, then in a stand mixer, combine room temperature butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add in eggs and vanilla extra and beat again.
  4. Pour in the applesauce and greek yogurt, beating again until all of the wet ingredients are smooth.
  5. Add in all of the dry ingredients. Beat until well combined.
  6. Lastly, pour in the cooled, reduced apple cider. Mix until batter is consistent throughout.
  7. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with baking spray. Add all of the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 38-45 minutes or until bread has risen and toothpick comes out clean.
  8. In a separate smaller bowl, combine the toppings ingredients and stir.
  9. When the bread comes out, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top and slice. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Be cautious when adding mix-ins; too many can prevent the bread from rising properly.
  • Store the bread covered at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to five days to maintain freshness.
  • When using a hand mixer, ensure butter is softened at room temperature for at least 24 hours for proper mixing.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 370kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 324mg (14%) Potassium 126mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 30g (60%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 370

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 370kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 324mg 14%
Potassium 126mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 30g 60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.