Here’s a simple, easy-to-make baked donuts recipe 🍩—soft, fluffy, and healthier than fried donuts:
Baked Donuts Recipe
Ingredients (makes ~12 donuts)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, for classic donut flavor)
- ¾ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat and prepare pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a donut pan lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
2. Mix dry ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
3. Mix wet ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until combined.
4. Combine
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The batter should be slightly thick—don’t overmix.
5. Fill the donut pan
- Spoon batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
6. Bake
- Bake 12–15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
7. Glaze (optional)
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Dip cooled donuts into glaze or drizzle on top. Let set 5–10 minutes.
Tips & Variations
- Chocolate donuts: Add ¼ cup cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.
- Spiced donuts: Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin spice.
- Toppings: Sprinkle with colored sugar, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts.
- Healthier version: Substitute some flour with whole wheat flour or sugar with honey/maple syrup.
If you want, I can also give a super quick 5-ingredient baked donut hack that’s ready in under 20 minutes, perfect for a fast breakfast or snack 😄.
Do you want me to do that?
