Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Baked cinnamon sugar donuts are made by folding wet ingredients into dry, baking until golden, then coating with butter and cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or half cake flour for a softer crumb) 240g
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or up to 25% light brown sugar) 200g
- 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure freshness
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon freshly ground for best flavor
- 1/4 teaspoon salt reduce if using salted butter
- 3/4 cup milk (whole or almond milk, bring to room temperature) 180ml
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted cool slightly before adding (56g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for depth of flavor
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating) 100g
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing) 56g
Instructions
Preheat Oven and Grease Pan:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 12-cavity donut pan or spray with nonstick spray.Whisk Dry Ingredients Together:
Whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt) until evenly combined.Whisk Wet Ingredients Together:
Whisk together the wet ingredients (milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla) until smooth.Fold Wet into Dry:
Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.Fill Donut Pan:
Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.Bake Until Golden:
Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and springy; a toothpick should come out clean.Coat with Cinnamon Sugar:
Brush warm donuts with melted butter and immediately toss in the cinnamon-sugar mixture (1/2 cup sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon) until evenly coated.