Ingredients for Baked Cinnamon Donuts Doughnuts
- Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Mace
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- Butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar + 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (for topping)
How to Make Baked Cinnamon Donuts Doughnuts
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup packed brown sugar.
- In a small bowl, whisk together: 1 large egg, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter.
- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the wet ingredients.
- Gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup packed brown sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the tops of the donuts.
- Drizzle melted unsalted butter (about 1 tablespoon) over each donut.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your warm, delicious cinnamon sugar donuts!
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
154g
Fat
22g
Carbs
18g