These Baked Cinnamon Donuts, are a fast and easy breakfast, dessert or snack idea. A soft and delicious cinnamon sugar baked Doughnut is perfect anytime!
What can I say? I’m bringing 2 of my favourite things together, Cinnamon and Donuts! I thought with how fast time goes, can you believe Christmas is over already? Before you know it, it will be sunny and warmer and hopefully a much better year than 2020 showed itself to be. And what better way to start off the year then with some Baked Donuts!
How to make them
When to add the cinnamon sugar
I let the donuts cool about 20 seconds before I removed them from the pan, then I immediately dipped the tops in the cinnamon sugar. Or you could let them cool, brush the tops with a little melted butter and then dip in the cinnamon sugar mixture. But if you prefer plain that works too.
Is it Donut or Doughnut?
In the Oxford English Dictionary it lists both spellings, Doughnut is the preferred spelling in British English and donut is the preferred American spelling. So in other words they both mean the same thing, just different spelling.
Why use a pastry bag?
I found using a pastry bag was much easier and faster, it is easier to control the amount of batter added to the pan. Of course you can use a spoon if you wish.
How to store them
Store the baked cooled donuts in an air tight container at room temperature. They will last up to 4 days. They can also be frozen in a freezer safe bag or container. They will keep for up to 2-3 months in the freezer.
More Donut Recipes
Baked Apple Butter Cake Donuts with Maple Frosting
If you are looking for something homemade, fast, easy and delicious for breakfast or a snack, then I recommend these Baked Cinnamon Donuts, healthier than fried and just as delicious. Enjoy!
Baked Cinnamon Donuts
Ingredients
FOR THE DONUTS
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted & cooled) (42 grams)
- 1 cup flour (130 grams)
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (66 grams)
- ½-¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon milk (room temperature) (75 grams)
- 3 tablespoons greek yogurt (room temperature)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
TOPPING
- 2-3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
FOR THE DONUTS
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C), grease and flour a 6 size donut pan.
- In a small pot melt butter and let cool.
- In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar and cinnamon.
- In a medium bowl whisk together egg, milk, yogurt, vanilla and melted butter until smooth.
- Mix the wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix just until combined, do not over mix. It there are a few small lumps that is ok.
- Place the batter in a pastry bag and fill almost to the top the donut pan (or use a spoon to fill the pan). Bake approximately 10 minutes.
TOPPING
- In a small bowl combine well the sugar and cinnamon, set aside.
- Remove from oven, wait approximately 3-5 minutes then flip them over and dip the donuts in the cinnamon sugar topping or let cool then brush with melted butter (approximately 2 tablespoons/28.75 grams) and dip in topping. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Updated from December 27, 2015.
Lauren | Mom Home Guide says
These look so good! I might have to make these this week! Thanks for sharing!
Rosemary says
Thanks Lauren, I hope you like them. Happy New Year.
lily says
Will this work if you don’t have a doughnut pan?
Rosemary says
Hi Lily, I think they are best made in a donut pan although you could try a muffin pan and see how that works.
Brad says
Just made these donuts for my family. They were delicious and devoured within seconds. Excellent recipe! Thanks!
Rosemary says
Hi Brad, thanks so much, so glad everyone likes them. Have a great weekend.
margie ferolin says
Sad i see this now but i know its not late yet. I just want ask if it could be fried? what to add and the mixture please. Thank you Rosemary for posting this.
Rosemary says
Hi Margie, sorry it was kind of late for me. 🙂 But no these donuts cannot be fried. I do have a cinnamon fried donut recipe though https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/cake-donuts/. Let me know if you try them.
Sandra says
I usually dont have yogurt in the house and sub for this?
Rosemary says
Hi Sandra, the best substitute for yogurt would be sour cream. Hope this helps. Have a great day.
Ann says
I’ll definitely be making these for my grandchildren. Thanks for another great recipe. I wish you and your family a healthy and happy 2016.
Rosemary says
Hi Ann hope you all enjoy them, Happy New Year to you and your family also.
Rachel Ballard says
You know, I need to get a donut pan! I went to the donut shop yesterday (on a total whim–I should have eaten breakfast!) And they were $1.15 each. Whoa! But they were wonderful. I just need to make more myself and my son is a huge fan of the powdered sugar version. Thanks for sharing Rosemary and Happy New Year!
Rosemary says
Hi Rachel, Wow for $1.15 I don’t know how many I would have bought, they are so expensive here. I love the powdered sugar version too! Happy New Year to you and your family Rachel.
nicole (thespicetrain.com) says
Delicious!! These beauties look absolutely perfect and I love the idea of using a piping bag to fill the pan (why didn’t I do that?…) 🙂
Rosemary says
Hi Nicole, thanks so much, well there is always next time! Have a Happy New Year.