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Maple Frosted Baked Apple Butter Donuts

These Baked Apple Butter Donuts are the perfect treat with fall vibes. Moist, lightly spiced and then dipped in a maple glaze.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 donuts
Calories: 155 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons greek yogurt (room temperature)
  • ½ cup + 1 tablespoon milk (room temperature)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons apple butter
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted & cooled (let cool)
Maple Frosting
  • ½ cup powdered/icing sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ½ tablespoon milk more or less depending on how thick you like it

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 350F  (180C).  Grease and flour a 6 size donut pan.
  2. Melt the butter and let cool.
  3. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar and cinnamon.
  4. In a medium bowl whisk together, the egg, yogurt, milk, vanilla, apple butter and cooled butter until smooth.
  5. Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients, until combined. Spoon into the prepared donut pan or use a pastry bag to fill the donut pan. Bake for approximately 10 minutes.  Let cool completely before dipping in frosting.
Maple Frosting
  1. In a small bowl combine powdered sugar, vanilla and maple syrup if it is too thick add 1/2 tablespoon of milk, mix until smooth.

Notes

  • No donut pan, no problem! Try mini bundt cake pans, use a standard size muffin pan or make doughnut ‘holes’ by using a mini muffin pan. Baking time may increase or decrease depending on pan type.
  • Check your donuts a few minutes before they are done to avoid a dry baked donut. A few moist crumbs attached when doing the toothpick test are okay! 
  • While these baked apple donuts are best fresh, they can be stored up to 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature. For longer storage, store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Don’t stack the doughnuts otherwise the glaze will stick! Bring to room temperature before serving. 
  • You will need to freeze these apple butter donuts before adding the maple glaze. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and flash freeze. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer safe bag and store for up to two months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for a few hours. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 155kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 86mg (4%) Potassium 109mg (3%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 130IU (3%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6donuts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 155

% Daily Value*

Calories 155kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 86mg 4%
Potassium 109mg 2%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 130IU 3%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

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