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Powdered Sugar Donuts

These powdered sugar donuts are a deliciously moist and fluffy treat, perfected with the flavor of vanilla extract, then baked and coated with confectioners' sugar.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: powdered sugar donuts
Servings: 12 donuts
Author: Beth

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (240g) all purpose flour properly measured
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup (99g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp milk (148ml) I used whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp vegetable oil (89ml)
  • 1 cup (113g) powdered sugar

Instructions

Donuts

  • 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.
  • In a smaller bowl, combine the flour, nutmeg, sugar, baking powder and salt, mix until combined. Set aside.
    2 cups (240g) all purpose flour, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 cup (99g) granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the milk, egg, 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.
    1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp milk (148ml), 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp vegetable oil (89ml)
  • 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.
  • 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.

Powdered Sugar Coating

  • While the donuts are still warm, 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, very lightly brush the donuts with melted butter, then shake in the bag.
    1 cup (113g) powdered sugar

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Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 279mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg