Favorite Baked Donuts

5 from 20 votes

With a texture and flavor similar to cake donuts, these Baked Donuts are tender, rich, and so delicious. Start to finish, you can be enjoying these with the kids in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: (makes 12 donuts)

Calories: 129kcal

Author: Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

Donuts

½ cup plain Greek yogurt (whole milk preferred)
½ cup milk
¼ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
1 egg (lightly beaten)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt

Cinnamon-Sugar Topping (optional)

¼ cup sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease two 6-cup donut pans with nonstick spray.
Add the yogurt, milk, butter, egg, and vanilla to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine well.
Add the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Whisk to combine into a thick batter.
Use 1/4 cup batter in each prepared donut spot.
Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until puffed up, golden brown, and a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean.
Remove from oven and let cool for a minute or two. Run a knife around the edges to loosen, as needed, then transfer donuts to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Stir the sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Dip the top of each donut first in the melted butter, then in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. This makes them taste just like a cake donut!

Notes

Store cooled baked donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or about a week in the fridge. You can also freeze them in a freezer bag with as much air removed as possible for about 6 months. Thaw donuts overnight in the fridge or at room temperature.
Dairy-free: Use vegetable, avocado, or coconut oil in place of the butter and nondairy milk. Replace the yogurt with applesauce.
Gluten-free: Use an all-purpose gluten-free flour.
Egg-free: Omit the egg. Add 2 tablespoons additional milk. Proceed with the recipe.
This recipe has the best texture when made with granulated sugar, rather than maple syrup or honey. Knowing that, you are free to substitute one or the other if you prefer.
To make Chocolate Glaze, add 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips and 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil to a heat-safe bowl. Warm in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds to melt. Dip one side of each donut into the chocolate, then turn over and rest on a wire rack. Add sprinkles and let set.

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