Any time I enter a donut shop, I immediately turn into a four-year-old kid. I run up to the display case, press my nose against the glass, and start judging each donut on its size, shape, fluffiness, and glaze.
At first, Mom only bought me the small kiddie-sized donuts or a few donut holes. (Probably had something to do with minimizing little kids’ sugar rushes…) Partway through grade school, she let me pick out the larger chocolate bars and twists. Then I discovered the cinnamon sugar crumb donuts in junior high and refused to order anything else!
After a six-year donut draught, I finally walked into a new store in a different town and stood at the front counter, completely mesmerized. While the crunchy old-fashioneds with their funny double-ring shape started calling my name, the chocolate sprinkle donuts shouted “Amy!” even louder.
I didn’t care that they were small and meant for toddlers… When I ordered my donut and nibbled on those bright rainbow sprinkles, I felt just like a kid again—and I enjoyed every single bite!
So… Can you guess my new favorite donut?
modified from Tracey’s recipe
These are great for a sweet breakfast, snack, or even dessert. But please, don’t leave off the sprinkles—they’re the best part!
- Preheat an electric donut maker, or preheat the oven to 325° and lightly coat a donut pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- To prepare the donuts, whisk the flour and next 5 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl. In a small bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and pour in the wet, stirring just until incorporated.
- If using the electric donut maker, lightly spray the cups with nonstick spray, and fill each with the batter. Close the lid and bake 6-7 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when touched. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- If baking in the oven, evenly distribute the batter in the prepared pan, and bake at 325° for 9-10 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when touched. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- To prepare the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Stir in the vanilla and 1¼ teaspoons of water, only stirring in the remaining water if necessary to thin out the glaze. Dip each donut in the glaze, shaking off any excess, and sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles.
Hi
These look so good! Can I use something else to replace the egg? i.e. some applesauce or pumpkin?
I don’t have the egg replacer
Thanks!
I haven’t tried with this specific recipe, but I think applesauce or pumpkin would work. I’d love to hear how they turn out for you Daisy!
I haven’t had a doughnut in…well, a *long* time. Oh, yeah, I’ve had cravings for the classic glazed doughnut or the doughnuts dipped in chocolate. But then I would remember the grease and the sugar, and I would (try) to ignore my give-me-a-doughnut craving! With less than a cup of sugar and no deep-frying, this just might be the recipe I’ve been searching for! Thanks for sharing! says my doughnut craving 🙂
Oh my goodness Matea, you have way more self-control than I do! I get donut cravings all the time, and it’s so hard to shake them… Especially for the chocolate or old-fashioned ones! If you try these, I really hope you enjoy them!
can I substitute vanilla coconut milk or regular milk for the soy milk? I am gluten free and sugar free and dairy free except for eggs. I can’t wait to play with this. I will see if zylitol will work .
Any milk should work in this recipe Tammy! I hope you enjoy the donuts and are able to make them fit your diet!
How long would you say these keep for?
If stored in an airtight container, they should stay fresh for up to 3 days on the counter or up to 5 days in the fridge. I hope you enjoy them Courtney!
I made these yesterday and the donuts are wonderful! The plain donut by itself isn’t very sweet, but combined with the glaze and sprinkles the taste is just right! I’ll definitely be making these again! Quick note: I used my new mini donut pan and I got a dozen mini donuts with a bit of batter leftover (which I made into a mini muffin). I had also had some glaze left, but no complaints about that!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the donuts Krithika! 🙂
Great recipe! Thank you! I made glazed doughnut holes. My boys loved them!
I’m so happy you and your boys enjoyed them Shannon! 🙂
These look delicious! Can these be made into larger donuts? I don’t have a mini donut pan! And I love sprinkles…
Yes! The baking time may change, but they’ll still turn out with the same taste and texture. 🙂 I can’t wait to hear what you think of them Hannah!