Here’s a soft, fluffy baked donuts recipe—no frying, easy to make, and perfect for glazing or topping 🍩
Baked Donuts Recipe
Ingredients (makes 10–12 donuts)
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (150 g) sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp nutmeg or cinnamon (optional, classic donut flavor)
- ¾ cup (180 ml) milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup (60 ml) melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a donut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spice.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients just until mixed (do not overmix).
- Spoon or pipe batter into donut pan, filling about ¾ full.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden and spring back when touched.
- Cool 5 minutes, then remove from pan.
Simple Glaze Options
Classic Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla
Mix until smooth and dip cooled donuts.
Chocolate Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2–3 tbsp milk
Tips for Perfect Baked Donuts
- Use a piping bag or zip-top bag for clean filling
- Don’t overbake—donuts dry out quickly
- Brush warm donuts with melted butter before glazing for extra flavor
Flavor Variations
- Cinnamon sugar: Toss warm donuts in cinnamon + sugar
- Lemon: Add lemon zest and juice
- Pumpkin spice: Add ½ cup pumpkin purée + spices
- Apple cider: Replace milk with cider + cinnamon
If you want, I can also give you a yeast-style baked donut, air fryer version, or 3-ingredient donut holes. Just tell me!
