Description
Indulge in these tender, spiced cake-style donuts featuring a rich, buttery maple glaze. Perfect for a busy morning, this recipe skips the lengthy yeast-proofing process in favor of a quick, batter-based method that yields bakery-quality results. Each donut offers a moist, soft interior with a golden crust, balanced by aromatic notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. It is a reliable and comforting treat that brings the warmth of a professional kitchen directly to your breakfast table.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
0.25 tsp baking soda
0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
0.125 tsp ground cloves
0.25 tsp salt
2 tbsp melted butter
1 large egg
0.25 cup brown sugar
0.25 cup milk
0.25 cup plain yogurt
1 tsp vanilla extract
0.33 cup pure maple syrup (for glaze)
2 tbsp butter (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a donut pan with non-stick spray.
Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, egg, brown sugar, milk, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.
Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
Transfer the batter into a piping bag or a zipped-top bag and snip the corner.
Pipe the batter into donut cavities, filling each halfway.
Bake for 10 to 11 minutes until the tops spring back.
Prepare the glaze by whisking together the maple syrup and melted butter.
Dip the warm donuts into the maple glaze and let set before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best batter consistency. Do not overmix the batter to keep the donuts tender. For the glaze, whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 11
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg