Oven-Baked Salted Maple Cinnamon Sugar Toast

Amy Hand

Amy Hand

Amy worked as the head pastry chef at multiple restaurants in South Africa. She now shares her professional insights about cooking and kitchen tools here at The Skillful Cook.

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This sweet and salty cinnamon sugar toast is a 15-minute indulgent breakfast, topped with maple syrup and sea salt for an extra layer of flavor.
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This oven-baked version of cinnamon sugar toast is the ultimate treat! It’s golden, crisp, and infused with buttery, maple-cinnamon goodness. 

Cinnamon toast is a childhood classic that uses simple pantry ingredients to make a sweet treat that is delicious for breakfast or dessert.

cinnamon sugar toast is the ultimate treat

We prefer the oven-baked version because it allows the sugar to melt a little and create a crispy topping and edges that are melt-in-the-mouth delicious!

In this recipe, we have added a touch of sea salt to finish the dish, which brings out the flavors and balances all the sweetness perfectly.

crispy topping and edges that are melt-in-the-mouth delicious

We have also added some maple syrup that brings in its unique flavor and makes this toast feel super indulgent.

Why you will love this Cinnamon Sugar Toast recipe…

  • Oven-toasted perfection– Baking this toast gives it a crisp, caramelized crust and allows the flavors to melt into the bread.
  • Sweet-salty bliss– The salted butter and sea salt to finish combine with the sweet sugar and maple syrup to create a flavor explosion.
  • Effortless– The dish takes minimal prep and just 10 minutes of cooking time.
  • Easy to adapt- You can easily substitute different syrups and spices to change this dish up each time.
  • Kid-friendly- The little ones will go crazy for this simple but delicious breakfast!
Why you will love this Cinnamon Sugar Toast recipe

Oven-Baked Salted Maple Cinnamon Sugar Toast

This sweet and salty cinnamon toast is an indulgent breakfast that takes just 15 minutes to make! It's finished off with maple syrup and sea salt to add some dimension to the flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 267 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices thick-cut bread (brioche, sourdough, or Texas toast work great)
  • 4 tbsp salted butter, softened
  • 4 tbsp maple syrup (use pure maple syrup for the best flavor)
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of sea salt flakes (like Maldon)

Instructions
 

Ingredients

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
  • In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon until well combined.
  • Spread an even layer of softened salted butter on both sides of each slice of bread. Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Using a spoon, drizzle 1 tablespoon of maple syrup over the top side of each slice. Spread it gently to coat the surface.
  • Generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the maple-drizzled bread. Don’t forget to cover the edges for a caramelized crust.
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through to toast both sides evenly. The edges should be golden and crisp.
  • Broil the toast on high for 1-2 minutes at the end of cooking to caramelize the top. Keep an eye on it so you don’t burn it!
  • Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle a pinch of sea salt flakes over each slice while warm.

Nutrition

Calories 267kcal (13%)Carbohydrates 36g (12%)Protein 3g (6%)Fat 13g (20%)Saturated Fat 7g (44%)Polyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0.5gCholesterol 30mg (10%)Sodium 224mg (10%)Potassium 90mg (3%)Fiber 1g (4%)Sugar 23g (26%)Vitamin A 352IU (7%)Vitamin C 0.1mgCalcium 65mg (7%)Iron 1mg (6%)
Keyword Cinnamon Sugar Toast
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Serving Suggestions

Enjoy this toast as breakfast with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

If you want to serve this cinnamon sugar toast as a dessert, try serving it with one of these delicious homemade ice creams:

serve this cinnamon sugar toast as a dessert

🧑‍🍳 Expert Tips

  • Make it extra crispy. Broil the toast on high for 1-2 minutes at the end of cooking to caramelize the top. Keep an eye on it so you don’t burn it!
  • Make it ahead. Mix the cinnamon sugar in bulk and keep it in a jar for quick future batches. It can also be used for pancakes and waffles.
  • Customize the flavors. Add some extra spices like ginger or nutmeg and swap the maple syrup for honey to change up the flavors.

Storage Suggestions

  • To store- This dish does not store well so we suggest making it fresh before serving.
Customize the flavors of your cinnamon toast

Cinnamon Sugar Toast FAQs

What is the ratio of cinnamon to sugar for cinnamon toast?

In this recipe, we have used a ratio of 45ml sugar to 5ml cinnamon. We feel this has the perfect balance of sweetness and spice.

Where did cinnamon sugar toast come from?

Surprisingly, cinnamon toast has actually been around for centuries! It was created in Italy, specifically by the Neopolitans who first made it in the 1400s.

Amy Hand
About the author
After finding the chef life a little too high-paced, Amy decided to take her cooking skills and use them to teach others through food writing. She uses her knowledge as a pastry chef and experience as a head chef to write articles that are engaging and helpful while being as entertaining as possible.

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