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Heavenly Cinnamon Swirl Donut Loaf

Heavenly Cinnamon Swirl Donut Loaf: Your New Breakfast Obsession

Experience the delightful flavors of this Heavenly Cinnamon Swirl Donut Loaf that captures the essence of your favorite donuts in a manageable loaf.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda helps achieve light texture
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances flavors
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon can add nutmeg
  • 0.75 cups brown sugar substitute with coconut sugar for lower glycemic
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter use plant-based butter for vegan variants
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs for vegan, use flax-egg mixture
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups buttermilk substitute with milk and lemon juice for similar tang
For the Swirl
  • 0.33 cups brown sugar replace half with dark muscovado for richer notes
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted; swap with plant-based butter for vegan
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar replace with vegan powdered sugar for vegan glaze
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk use plant-based milk for vegan option

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet batter, alternating with the buttermilk.
  6. Combine brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter in a bowl to create the cinnamon swirl mixture.
  7. Pour half the batter into the loaf pan, sprinkle the cinnamon swirl mixture, and top with remaining batter.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then whisk together powdered sugar and milk for glaze.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over the loaf and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.

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