Vanilla Donut Recipe (Baked)
Without a doubt, this baked donut recipe is our absolute favorite! Easily whip up these homemade donuts with a variety of glaze choices. This recipe has been tested and proven, and it even includes an outstanding gluten-free donut option.
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour
- nutmeg
- granulated sugar
- baking powder
- salt
- milk
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- vegetable oil
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
- unsalted butter
- light corn syrup
- rainbow sprinkles
- powdered sugar
- milk
- vanilla extract
- powdered sugar
- granulated sugar
- cinnamon
Method
- 1
Section: Donuts **Recipe updated to yield 12 donuts.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray then use a paper towel to evenly coat the entire donut well.
- 3
In a smaller bowl, combine the flour, nutmeg, sugar, baking powder and salt, mix until combined. Set aside.
- 4
In a mixing bowl, combine the milk, eggs, vanilla extract and vegetable oil, use a whisk or spatula to beat. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing by hand with a spatula just until combined.
- 5
Transfer the batter to a ziplock bag, then cut off one corner and pipe the batter into the donut wells. Alternatively, use a cookie scoop and drop dollops of batter into the wells. Use a small spatula to smooth the tops of the batter if the batter is uneven. Fill the wells 1/2 to 3/4ths full.
- 6
Bake for 10-11 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a donut comes out clean. Allow the donuts to cool for 10 minutes in the donut pan. Then, turn the donut pan upside down and hit the pan again a counter a few times to release the donuts. Choose how you want to top your donuts. Each donut topping makes enough to glaze / coat 12 donuts, so if you want to do all 4 flavors, cut each recipe in half.
- 7
Section: CHOCOLATE GLAZE
- 8
In a microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, butter and corn syrup. Microwave on 50% power for 60-90 seconds until fully melted.
- 9
Transfer the glaze to a shallow dish. Dip one donut at a time into the glaze, allowing the excess to fall off into the bowl. Allow the donuts to set for 1-2, then add sprinkles.
- 10
Section: KRISPY KREME GLAZE
- 11
In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until pourable. Add more powdered sugar if it’s too runny or more milk if it’s too thick.
- 12
Transfer the glaze to a shallow dish. Dip one donut at a time into the glaze, allowing the excess to fall off into the bowl. I dipped my donuts twice in the glaze, giving them a resting time of 15 minutes between each dip.
- 13
Section: POWDERED SUGAR COATING
- 14
Put the powdered sugar in a ziplock bag. Add one donut at a time to the bag, shake to coat. Repeat as necessary. If the coating isn't sticking, lightly brush the donuts with melted butter, then shake in powdered sugar.
- 15
Section: CINNAMON SUGAR COATING
- 16
Combine the cinnamon sugar mixture in a ziplock bag. Add one donut at a time to the bag, shake to coat. Repeat as necessary.
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