Description
These baked cinnamon sugar donuts are a delightful treat that’s easy to make at home. Light and fluffy, they combine a tender cake-like texture with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack, these donuts are baked instead of fried for a lighter option without compromising on flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the donuts:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup plain, non-fat yogurt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cinnamon sugar:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Equipment:
- Donut pan
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard-sized donut pan thoroughly to prevent sticking and set aside for later use.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg and then combine it with plain non-fat yogurt, vegetable oil, whole milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until fully incorporated.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. The batter will be somewhat lumpy and thick—avoid overmixing to keep the donuts tender.
- Prepare for piping: Transfer the batter into a large ziplock bag. Cut a ½ inch hole in one corner to create a piping bag for easier filling of the donut molds.
- Fill donut pan and bake: Pipe the batter into the greased donut pan, filling each mold about ¾ full. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool donuts: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. This resting period helps them hold their shape when removing.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar: In a shallow bowl, combine granulated sugar with ground cinnamon for the coating.
- Coat donuts: Using a small pastry brush, brush each donut with melted butter. Then dip each donut into the cinnamon sugar mixture, coating both sides. For an extra sweet crust, dip each donut twice.
- Serve: Enjoy the donuts fresh as a delicious treat perfect for any time of day!
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure donuts remain light and fluffy.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, you can spoon the batter carefully into the donut pan.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute yogurt, milk, and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Store any leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Reheat donuts gently in a microwave or oven before serving if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
