Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
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Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Description
The Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts recipe starts with a moist batter made from canola oil, egg, milk, and vanilla extract, combined with all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. The leavening helps create a tender, airy texture as the donuts bake at 350°F in a greased donut pan. Once baked, the donuts are dipped in a cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm, producing a sweet, slightly crunchy exterior balanced by the soft interior. This method yields donuts that are light and flavorful without deep-frying.
The batter is mixed gently to avoid toughness, and careful flour measuring helps keep the donuts from becoming dense. The baking time is short, just until the donuts spring back when lightly pressed, ensuring a delicate crumb. The cinnamon sugar topping adds a classic warmth and sweetness characteristic of this style of donut.
These baked donuts are best served fresh or within a few hours of making, when the sugar coating is still crisp. They can be enjoyed with coffee or milk and work well as a midday or breakfast treat when homemade warmth and cinnamon sweetness are desired.
Proper measuring of flour and gentle mixing are key points from the notes. Over-measuring flour can lead to heavy donuts. The recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and a standard donut pan for easy preparation.
Ingredients
Donuts
- 2 tablespoons canola oil neutral oil like
- 1 egg large
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Grease a standard sized 6-well donut pan with nonstick cooking spray. I like to use baking spray with flour. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg and oil until combined.
- Whisk in the milk and vanilla until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients, and stir together until just until incorporated. Don't overmix.
- Divide the batter between the prepared wells, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the donut springs back when lightly pressed.
- While the donuts are baking, stir sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Let cool in the pan 5 minutes.
- Dip the warm donuts in cinnamon sugar.
Notes
- Measure flour by sifting or spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it to avoid dense donuts.
- Dip donuts in cinnamon sugar while warm to ensure the coating sticks and forms a crisp surface.
- Use a baking spray with flour to grease the donut pan for easier release.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6donuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1donut | |
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 214mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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