Best Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts Recipe Ever Recipe
Enjoy these warm, fluffy baked cinnamon sugar donuts with a perfectly sweet cinnamon coating. This easy recipe combines a tender cake-like texture with a lightly spiced sugar crust, baked to golden perfection in the oven. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack, these donuts offer the nostalgic taste of classic fried cinnamon sugar donuts but are healthier and quicker to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a donut pan thoroughly with non-stick spray or butter to ensure easy removal of donuts after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined to create the dry mix for the donuts.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform in texture.
- Mix Batter: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, gently stirring with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the donuts tender and light.
- Fill the Donut Pan: Transfer the batter into a piping bag or use a spoon to fill each cavity of the prepared donut pan about three-quarters full. Smooth the tops as needed for even baking.
- Bake the Donuts: Bake the donuts in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until they spring back when lightly pressed, indicating they are cooked through. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing.
- Prepare the Coating: Mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Brush each warm donut with melted butter, then roll it in the cinnamon sugar until completely coated for a sweet and flavorful finish.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to prevent dense donuts.
- Use a piping bag for easier and neater filling of the donut pan.
- Let the donuts cool slightly before coating to help the cinnamon sugar stick well.
- These donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Substitute almond milk or other plant-based milk for a dairy-free option.
- For a richer flavor, use vanilla bean paste instead of vanilla extract.
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