Description

These Baked Maple Donuts with Maple Glaze are fluffy, light, and perfectly sweet with a rich maple flavor. Unlike fried donuts, this recipe uses a simple oven-baked method, making them easier and a little healthier. Topped with a smooth maple glaze, they’re an irresistible breakfast, brunch, or fall-inspired snack. Perfect for cozy mornings, holiday gatherings, or even a quick weekend baking project, these donuts are sure to become a seasonal favorite.

Ingredients

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For the Donuts:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup milk
½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
2 large eggs
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Maple Glaze:

2 cups powdered sugar
3 tbsp pure maple syrup
2–3 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
½ tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease donut pans.
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, milk, sour cream, eggs, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla.
Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Do not overmix.
Spoon or pipe batter into donut pans, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until donuts spring back when touched. Let cool on a rack.
For glaze, whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and milk until smooth.

Dip cooled donuts into glaze, letting excess drip off. Place on rack until set.

Notes

Add chopped pecans or bacon crumbles on top of the glaze for extra flavor.

Use whole wheat flour for a heartier version.

Store donuts in an airtight container for up to 3 days.