Description
Light and fluffy donuts baked to golden perfection and coated in a crispy cinnamon sugar topping. These donuts are a sweet and satisfying treat without the need for frying.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the topping:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until the donuts are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- In a shallow bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon for the topping. Dip each warm donut in melted butter, then coat in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve warm or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh the day they’re baked.
- Use a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped off for easy filling of the pan.
- You can substitute nutmeg with more cinnamon for a milder spice flavor.
- Try adding a pinch of cardamom or allspice for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg