Cinnamon Sugar Baked Donuts (Print Version)

Soft baked treats coated in fragrant cinnamon and sugar for a quick, sweet indulgence.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 3/4 cup buttermilk or milk plus 1 teaspoon vinegar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For Coating

11 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
12 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
13 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a standard donut pan.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir until just incorporated; avoid overmixing.
05 - Spoon or pipe batter into the donut pan cavities, filling about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until donuts spring back when lightly touched.
07 - Allow donuts to cool in the pan for 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
08 - Brush warm donuts with melted butter, then dip into the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly.
09 - Enjoy donuts warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish, which means you can satisfy a donut craving without hours of frying and cooling.
  • The baked method keeps them incredibly soft and tender while the cinnamon-sugar coating adds that irresistible warmth and sweetness.
02 -
  • Do not skip the cooling step in the pan—it gives the donuts enough structure to handle the coating without falling apart.
  • Overmixing the batter is the biggest mistake people make; a few lumps are perfectly fine and actually lead to better texture.
03 -
  • Always use fresh cinnamon—stale spice tastes dusty and flat, so check your container and replace it if it's been sitting for over a year.
  • Brush the donuts with melted butter while they're still warm from the oven so the cinnamon sugar adheres perfectly and creates that irresistible crispy-sweet coating.
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