Description
These baked cinnamon sugar donuts are soft, fluffy, and coated in a delightful cinnamon-sugar mixture. Made without frying, they offer a healthier twist on a classic treat, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60g) plain yogurt or sour cream, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- For Topping: 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg and sugar until combined. Add milk, yogurt, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spoon or pipe the batter evenly into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 9–10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let donuts cool for 2 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Mix the topping sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Dip each slightly warm donut in melted butter, then coat in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Notes
- Donuts taste best the same day but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Use a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner cut to easily fill the donut pan.
- You can freeze baked (uncoated) donuts for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
