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Cinnamon Donut Bread

Indulge in a warm, comforting slice of freshly baked cinnamon donut bread. This recipe creates delightful and tender, sugar-kissed dough and fragrant cinnamon swirls that's perfect for a cozy morning treat or a sweet afternoon snack.

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

Ingredients

  • 1 cup spiced apple cider ~½ c simmered & reduced
  • 1 tick unsalted butter room temperature
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup applesauce sweetened for a sweeter bread
  • ½ cup vanilla Greek Yogurt
  • 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

  • If you choose to add any mix-ins (nuts, chocolate chips, chopped apples, dried fruit, etc.) be sure to not add too many as this will weigh down the loaf and prevent it from rising properly.
  • Store your bread covered at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Store your bread covered at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • This recipe wasn’t tested without a stand mixer. If you’re opting to use an electric hand mixer, be sure that the butter is at room temperature for at least 24 hours+ to ensure smooth beating.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 370kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 324mg (14%) Potassium 126mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 30g (60%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

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.