Spiced Cinnamon Monkey Bread with Vanilla Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · ·

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are developed and reviewed.

Soft, pull-apart monkey bread balls coated in a warm cinnamon-brown sugar mixture and drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 130 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, active dry yeast into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 90 min Cook: 40 min Serves 8 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Bakeware & baking tools → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast, and 1/2 tsp salt. Add 1 cup warm milk (110°F), 4 tbsp melted butter, and 1 large egg. Mix and knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
  2. Step 2: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, mix 3/4 cup brown sugar and 2 tbsp ground cinnamon. Cut the risen dough into 1-inch balls.
  3. Step 3: Roll each dough ball in 1/2 cup softened butter, then toss in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat well.
  4. Step 4: Place coated balls tightly in a greased bundt pan or 9-inch round cake pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Step 5: While bread bakes, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 2 tbsp milk to create a vanilla glaze.
  6. Step 6: Remove monkey bread from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a plate. Drizzle glaze over the warm bread and serve.

Related recipes