Classic Baked Maple Glazed Donuts
Indulge in these delightful classic baked maple glazed donuts. They are soft, fluffy, and coated in a sweet, rich maple glaze, perfect for a breakfast treat or dessert.
Equipment
- 6-cavity donut pan
- large bowl
- medium bowl
- whisk
- piping bag or Ziploc bag
- wire rack
- shallow bowl
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- ½ cup milk any kind works, whole milk for richness
- large egg lightly beaten
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Maple Glaze:
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup grade A dark or amber for best flavor
- 2-3 tablespoons milk start with 2, add more if needed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Donut Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 6-cavity donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon until lump-free.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, beaten egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring gently until just combined without overmixing.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and fill each donut cavity two-thirds full.
Baking and Glazing
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and springy to the touch.
- Cool donuts in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract in a shallow bowl until smooth; adjust consistency as needed.
- Once cooled, dip the top of each donut into the glaze and let the glaze set for 15-20 minutes on a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, ensure your melted butter is cooled before adding to the wet ingredients to prevent cooking the egg. Do not overmix the donut batter, as this can lead to a tough texture. If you don't have a piping bag, a Ziploc bag with a snipped corner works perfectly for filling the donut pan.