Classic Baked Maple Glazed Donuts
Indulge in these delightful classic baked maple glazed donuts. They are soft, sweet, and perfectly complemented by a rich maple glaze.
Equipment
- donut pan
- large bowl
- whisk
- medium bowl
- piping bag or large Ziploc bag
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk whole or 2%
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Maple Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup pure maple syrup for best flavor
- 2-3 tablespoons milk or water, as needed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional, but lovely
Instructions
Donut Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring gently until just combined without overmixing.
- Spoon the batter into a piping bag or a large Ziploc bag and fill the donut cavities two-thirds full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and springy to the touch.
- Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Maple Glaze & Finishing
- While the donuts cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk (adding more as needed), and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until a thick, pourable glaze forms.
- Once the donuts are completely cool, dip each into the maple glaze, letting excess drip off, then place on a wire rack for the glaze to set.
Notes
For best results, use pure maple syrup in the glaze. Ensure donuts are completely cool before glazing to prevent the glaze from running off.