Baked Apple Donuts with Glaze
A healthier twist on traditional donuts, these baked apple donuts are soft, fluffy, and topped with a sweet glaze, making them perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
For the Donuts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce Can use homemade or store-bought
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg Can be replaced with 1/4 cup applesauce for vegan option
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix together the applesauce, milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full to allow for rising.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean.
- Allow the donuts to cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
- Dip the top of each donut into the glaze and place them on a rack to let the glaze set before serving.
Notes
Store donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze unglazed donuts for up to a month.