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Deliciously Easy Cinnamon Donut Loaf

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A warm, irresistible cinnamon donut loaf with a tender crumb, sweet glaze, and nostalgic donut flavor. Easy to make, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
35 minutes
Total time
45 minutes
Yield
8 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup powdered sugar Dash of cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk milk, oil, egg, vanilla, and melted butter.
  4. Combine: Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Bake: Pour batter into loaf pan and bake 30–35 minutes.
  6. Cool: Let cool 10 minutes in pan, then move to rack.
  7. Make Glaze: Mix powdered sugar with cinnamon; thin with drops of milk if desired.
  8. Finish: Drizzle glaze over cooled loaf and let set before slicing.

Notes

Store at room temperature up to 3 days, refrigerate up to 5 days, or freeze up to 2 months. Warm slices briefly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories
280
Fat
11
Saturated fat
4
Sugar
22
Sodium
210
Protein
4
Carbohydrates
38
Fiber
1