Description
Start your morning with warm, bakery-style maple glazed donuts that are baked, not fried! These easy donuts are fluffy, moist, and dipped in a rich maple glaze—perfect for quick breakfast ideas, easy dessert recipes, or cozy food ideas for brunch. With pantry staples and no deep frying, this is an easy recipe you’ll come back to whenever you crave something sweet and satisfying.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon milk (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan with butter or non-stick spray.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk brown sugar and egg until smooth. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract; whisk to combine.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
5. Pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
6. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
7. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth.
8. Dip each donut top into the glaze and return to the rack. Let the glaze set for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter—this keeps the donuts soft and fluffy.
Use real maple syrup for the best glaze flavor.
Let the donuts cool fully before glazing so the glaze sets properly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: baked donuts, maple glaze, quick breakfast, brunch treat, easy recipe