Easy Baked Lemon Donuts

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6 donuts

  • Calories

    233 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast, Snacks

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Baked Lemon Donuts

These Baked Lemon Donuts are every Lemon Lovers dream, so soft and easy to make. Delicious with a simple lemon glaze or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoon butter melted and cooled
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ cup yogurt 76 grams total, if doubling the recipe then double this amount, lemon flavored, 1 tablespoon
  • tablespoons milk heavy or 2%, room temperature, used 2%

LEMON GLAZE

  • ½-1 cup powdered sugar 60-120 grams, aka icing sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice or more if desired
  • 1-2 tablespoons cream or milk; quantity depends on desired glaze thickness

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour a 6 size donut pan.
  2. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and zest.
  3. In a medium bowl whisk until combined the butter, egg, vanilla, yogurt and milk.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and combine just until smooth.
  5. Spoon or use a piping bag to place the batter into the prepared donut pan and bake for 10 minutes, test for doneness with a toothpick. Let the donuts cool 5-10 minutes in the pan then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar,  drizzle with a lemon glaze or eat plain. Enjoy!

LEMON GLAZE

  1. Sift the powdered sugar into a small bowl, add the lemon juice and milk or cream (you can use all lemon juice or a mixture) and mix until you arrive at the desired thickness. Drizzle or dip the cooled donuts.

Notes

  • For room temperature remove from fridge 30-60 minutes before using.
  • Instead of lemon yogurt you can use regular. Substitute the vanilla extract with lemon extract.
  • Glazed pumpkin donuts will keep at room temperature for up to two days. Keep them in an airtight container – this will keep them from drying out.
  • You can also store them in the refrigerator and they will keep for up to a week. Sometimes I make these ahead, store them in the refrigerator, and then leave them out at room temperature before serving them.
  • You can also freeze the plain donuts. Wrap them tightly and freeze them for up to two to three months. Thaw them and then add the frosting.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 233kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 125mg (5%) Potassium 119mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 242IU (5%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6donuts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 233 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 233kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 125mg 5%
Potassium 119mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 242IU 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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