Description
Our Sticky Monkey Bread Recipe with Cinnamon Glaze delivers a gooey, irresistible fragrance and flavor, transforming simple ingredients into a delightful experience perfect for busy families or weekend brunch. Mastering this classic treat means you will walk away confident to bake it any time.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (16.3 oz) refrigerated flaky-style biscuit dough
- 0.5 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, for the sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for greasing
- 0.5 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) milk
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep Your Pan: Generously grease a 10-inch bundt pan with 2 tablespoons of softened butter or baking spray.
- Sugar and Spice: In a large zip-top bag, combine 0.5 cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, shaking until well mixed.
- Cut and Coat: Open biscuit dough cans. Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces. Add a few pieces to the sugar-cinnamon bag, shake until evenly coated, then arrange them in a single layer in the bundt pan. Repeat this process, layering dough until all pieces are coated and neatly arranged.
- Make the Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup unsalted butter with 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Bring this mixture to a gentle boil for 1 minute, until thick and bubbly, then remove from heat.
- Pour and Bake: Carefully pour the hot brown sugar-butter mixture evenly over the biscuit pieces in the pan, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.
- Bake to Golden: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the syrup is visibly bubbling around the edges. (If browning too fast, loosely tent with foil.)
- Cool and Flip: Let the monkey bread cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes. Place a serving plate over the pan and carefully flip to invert the monkey bread onto the plate.
- Glaze It Up: While the monkey bread cools, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract for the cinnamon glaze until smooth. Drizzle this rich glaze over the warm monkey bread, letting it melt into the crevices.
Notes
Always check your ingredients; soft brown sugar and fresh butter ensure best richness. Dairy-free and gluten-free alternatives are possible with plant-based butter, dairy-free milk, and gluten-free biscuit doughs. Do not skip greasing the pan for easy release. Avoid overbaking to prevent dry monkey bread and maintain the gooey center. For a lighter touch, use slightly less glaze or thin it out with a touch more milk to control the sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of bundt cake (estimated 100 g)
- Calories: 450 calories
- Sugar: 55 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: sticky monkey bread, cinnamon glaze, easy dessert, brunch recipe, pull-apart bread, sweet treat, classic, baking, family favorite