Baked Good | Vegetarian

Cinnamon Doughnut

Cinnamomum verum Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Egg
Cinnamon Doughnut

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Poaceae, Lauraceae
  • Primary Cuisine Western
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Wheat flour, Sugar, Eggs, Milk, Yeast/Baking powder, Cinnamon, Frying oil.

What Is Cinnamon Doughnut?

A sweet, fried or baked pastry, typically made from leavened dough, coated or infused with cinnamon and sugar.

What Does Cinnamon Doughnut Taste Like?

Cinnamon Doughnut has a sweet, spicy (cinnamon), rich, yeasty taste with sweet, warm, cinnamon, baked goods aromas.

Taste
Sweet, Spicy (cinnamon), Rich, Yeasty
Texture
Soft, Spongy, Chewy, Crispy exterior
Aroma
Sweet, Warm, Cinnamon, Baked goods
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 70 g (1 medium doughnut)
Calories350 kcal
Total Fat18 g
Saturated Fat8 g
Trans Fat0.5 g
Cholesterol30 mg
Protein5 g
Total Carbohydrate40 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Total Sugars20 g
Calcium50 mg
Iron1.5 mg
Potassium100 mg

Chef’s Secret

For an extra crispy exterior and moist interior, fry doughnuts in shortening or high smoke point oil at a consistent temperature. Drain excess oil immediately.

Cinnamon Doughnut Substitutes & Ratios

The best substitute for Cinnamon Doughnut is Cinnamon Roll, used at a 1:1 ratio. Similar sweet, spiced flavor and soft, bready texture. Baked not fried.

Substitutes for Cinnamon Doughnut with ratios
Substitute Ratio Best for
Cinnamon Roll Best 1:1 Similar sweet, spiced flavor and soft, bready texture. Baked not fried.
Apple Fritter 1:1 Fried pastry with fruit, often spiced with cinnamon, offers a similar indulgence.
Cruller 1:1 Another type of fried dough pastry, often glazed, offers a different texture but similar indulgence.
French Toast 1:1 slice Can be spiced with cinnamon, often served with syrup, offers a breakfast-dessert alternative.

How to Choose & Store Cinnamon Doughnut

  1. Look for fresh doughnuts, ideally from a local bakery.
  2. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for best freshness.

What Pairs Well With Cinnamon Doughnut?

  • Coffee
  • Milk
  • Hot chocolate
  • Vanilla ice cream.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cinnamon Doughnut taste like?

Sweet, Spicy (cinnamon), Rich, Yeasty Sweet, Warm, Cinnamon, Baked goods

What is a good substitute for Cinnamon Doughnut?

The best substitute is Cinnamon Roll (1:1). Similar sweet, spiced flavor and soft, bready texture. Baked not fried.

How do you choose and store Cinnamon Doughnut?

Look for fresh doughnuts, ideally from a local bakery. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for best freshness.

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