Description
These Best Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are soft, fluffy, and coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture. Made with simple pantry ingredients and baked to perfection, they offer a healthier alternative to fried donuts without sacrificing flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Donut Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk (whole milk or almond milk)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your donut pan with non-stick spray or butter to ensure the donuts don’t stick during baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute all the dry ingredients.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the milk, eggs, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk these ingredients until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, gently stirring with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the batter light and fluffy.
- Fill the Donut Pan: Spoon the batter into a piping bag or use a spoon to fill each donut cavity about 3/4 full. Smooth the tops if necessary for even baking.
- Bake the Donuts: Place the donut pan in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when lightly touched. After baking, let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Coating and Coat Donuts: Mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Brush the warm donuts with the melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated for a sweet and crunchy finish.
Notes
- Use a piping bag to fill the donut pan for neater, more uniform donuts.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense donuts.
- The donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: baked donuts, cinnamon sugar donuts, easy donut recipe, homemade donuts, baked cinnamon donuts
