Description
These soft, cake-style baked donuts are a delightful treat for any time of day. Infused with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, they offer a tender crumb and a sweet, snow-like coating of powdered sugar. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a weekend brunch, these donuts are easy to make and entirely oven-baked, ensuring a mess-free and delicious bakery-quality experience in your own home.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and apply a generous coating of cooking spray to two standard donut pans.
Combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl until uniform.
Whisk the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter in a separate medium bowl until fully incorporated.
Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing only until no dry streaks remain to ensure a tender texture.
Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pans, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
While still slightly warm, dust each donut generously with the powdered sugar.
Notes
Ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg