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Delicious maple glazed donuts topped with walnuts on a wooden table.
Alyssa

Maple Glazed Donuts

These baked maple glazed donuts are spiced cakey-style donuts with a thick and rich maple glaze on top.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
  • 1 large egg (at room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk (at room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup yogurt or sour cream (at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter for glaze
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon maple extract (optional, but recommended)
  • pinch salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray donut pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.
  2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside.
  3. Whisk the melted butter, egg, brown sugar, milk, yogurt, and vanilla together until completely combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix. The batter will be thick.
  5. Spoon the batter into the donut cavities—fill about halfway.
  6. Bake for 10-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow donuts to cool slightly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and maple syrup together, then whisk in the sifted confectioners’ sugar.
  8. Cool the glaze slightly and dip each donut. Place on a cooling rack.

Notes

Donuts are best served immediately. Leftovers keep well covered at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 2 days.