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Looking down at three round donuts with a dusting of white powdered sugar and a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Baked Powdered Sugar Donuts

Baked mini donuts made with buttermilk, eggs, and warm spices, then coated in powdered sugar.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating
  • Non-stick cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven, Grease Pan:

    Set oven to 400°F (205°C). Coat a 12-cavity donut pan thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Whisk Dry Ingredients:

    In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt with a whisk.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients:

    In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and oil.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry:

    Pour wet mixture into dry mixture and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  5. Fill Donut Cavities:

    Transfer batter to a piping bag and fill each cavity to about half to two-thirds full.
  6. Bake Donuts:

    Bake for 7–9 minutes, until tops are lightly golden and they spring back when pressed.
  7. Cool and Coat with Sugar:

    Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack. While still warm, coat donuts in powdered sugar.