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Cinnamon Swirl Donut Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Donut Bread is a soft, tender loaf with a brown sugar-cinnamon swirl and a light vanilla glaze—baked, not fried, with the cozy flavors of your favorite donut.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan well or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined—don’t overmix.
  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan, then sprinkle all of the cinnamon mixture on top. Add the rest of the batter and smooth the surface.
  • Use a butter knife to gently swirl through the batter in figure-eight motions. Bake for 50–60 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Mix powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk (add more if needed), and vanilla to form a glaze. Drizzle over the cooled bread.