Snickerdoodle Donut Loaf

Name: Snickerdoodle Donut Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping); 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for glaze); 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk (for glaze); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

This soft, tender loaf brings all the warm cinnamon sugar flavor of a classic snickerdoodle to your breakfast table.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· September 12, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

55 minutes

Total

1 hour 10 minutes

Serves

If you love the taste of a cake donut but want something easier to whip up, this snickerdoodle loaf is for you. It combines that nostalgic cinnamon sugar tang with a soft, buttery cake texture that pairs perfectly with your morning coffee.

I love this recipe because you do not have to worry about rolling out individual cookies. Simply mix, pour, and bake for a delicious treat that is wonderful to share with friends or enjoy as a slow weekend breakfast.

🧺 Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for glaze)
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk (for glaze)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8.5 by 4.5 inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
5
Pour half of the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
6
In a small bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the pan.
7
Pour the remaining batter on top and spread it out gently.
8
Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before moving it to a wire rack.
9
While the loaf cools, whisk the powdered sugar, cinnamon, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl until smooth.
10
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf and allow it to set before slicing.

💡 Tips

Store your leftover loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you prefer, you can warm individual slices in the microwave for a few seconds before serving to get that fresh, bakery style softness back.

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