Vanilla Donut Recipe (Baked)

4.15 from 156 ratings

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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Additional Time10

Total Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked donuts, gluten free donuts, homemade donuts, vanilla donuts

Servings: donuts

Author: Beth

Equipment

Donut Pan
Kitchen Scale
Glass Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

Donuts

2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour or all purpose gluten free flour - I LOVE King Arthur brand!
½ tsp nutmeg
½ cup (99g) granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
½ cup + 2 Tbsp milk I used whole milk
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup + 2 Tbsp vegetable oil

CHOCOLATE GLAZE

½ cup (85g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 tsp light corn syrup
rainbow sprinkles We love the Great Value rainbow sprinkles from Walmart

KRISPY KREME GLAZE

1 ½ cups (169g) powdered sugar
1-2 Tbsp milk I used whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

POWDERED SUGAR COATING

1 cup (113g) powdered sugar

CINNAMON SUGAR COATING

⅔ cup (133g) granulated sugar
2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Donuts **Recipe updated to yield 12 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, ½ tsp nutmeg, ½ cup (99g) granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt
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.
½ cup + 2 Tbsp milk, 2 large eggs, ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp vanilla extract
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. 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.

CHOCOLATE GLAZE

In a microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, butter and corn syrup. Microwave on 50% power for 60-90 seconds until fully melted.
½ cup (85g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tsp light corn syrup
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.
rainbow sprinkles

KRISPY KREME GLAZE

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.
1 ½ cups (169g) powdered sugar, 1-2 Tbsp milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract
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.

POWDERED SUGAR COATING

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.
1 cup (113g) powdered sugar

CINNAMON SUGAR COATING

Combine the cinnamon sugar mixture in a ziplock bag. Add one donut at a time to the bag, shake to coat. Repeat as necessary.
⅔ cup (133g) granulated sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon

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Notes

This recipe turned out great using gluten free flour too! We love King Arthur Gluten Free Measure for Measure Flour.

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