Cinnamon Sugar Donut Sweet Bread

This Cinnamon Sugar Donut Sweet Bread is a moist, fluffy loaf with a sweet cinnamon flavor and a sugary topping that tastes just like a donut! Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack, this bread is easy to make and pairs perfectly with coffee or tea.

Ingredients:
For the Bread:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk for tanginess)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Add the Topping: While the bread is still warm, brush the top with melted butter. Mix the cinnamon and sugar for the topping in a small bowl, then sprinkle generously over the bread.
Serve: Slice and enjoy the sweet, cinnamon-flavored goodness with your favorite beverage.