Delicious Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts (Printable View)

Soft baked donuts coated in sweet cinnamon sugar. Ready in under 30 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 3/4 cup milk, room temperature
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

10 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
12 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a standard donut pan thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray or softened butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing to prevent tough donuts.
05 - Transfer the batter to a piping bag or use a spoon to distribute it evenly among the donut cavities, filling each about 3/4 full.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the donuts are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Let the donuts rest in the pan for 3 minutes to set, then carefully remove them and transfer to a wire rack.
08 - While donuts cool slightly, combine the coating sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl, mixing thoroughly.
09 - Brush each warm donut generously with melted butter, then immediately roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until completely coated.
10 - Serve the donuts warm for the best texture and flavor, or allow them to reach room temperature before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These donuts bake up incredibly light and tender, with none of the fuss or mess of frying
  • The cinnamon sugar coating creates that perfect crunchy exterior while keeping the inside soft and cakey
  • They come together in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for spur of the moment cravings or unexpected guests
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will make your donuts tough, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • The donuts must be warm when you coat them, or the cinnamon sugar will not stick properly
  • Do not overfill the pan or you will lose that classic donut shape as they bake
03 -
  • Use a zip top bag with the corner snipped off to pipe the batter neatly into the pan without making a mess
  • Invest in a good quality donut pan, the nonstick quality makes all the difference in how easily they release

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