Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are the most amazing breakfast treat. Quick and easy, they’re a lovely way to welcome to overnight guests!
You guys, I am obsessed with my new donut pan. It’s so easy to whip up hot, delicious doughnuts for breakfast. Possibly faster than a trip to Krispy Kreme. Don’t get me wrong — I love fried, restaurant-made, yeast doughnuts as much as the next person. But sometimes you need a homemade option.
These Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are the answer. And they’re lovely if you’re having family or friends in town and you want to show them hospitality with a homemade breakfast. Or make a whole dozen for yourself. (I won’t judge you.)
But trust me when I say that if you share these doughnuts, your friends will love you forever. Who could say no to homemade doughnuts?!
I decided to try a doughnut-pan version of my Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins. It’s an easy recipe, and the biggest difference is that I used the doughnut pan instead of a muffin. They’re spongy, fluffy doughnuts and they bake fast. Next, you’ll flash-dunk them in melted butter — while they’re hot — and roll them in cinnamon sugar. And then devour them. They’ll be gone in no time!
Not a cinnamon fan? You could certainly make them and them in a sugary glaze or chocolate icing. Or plain powdered sugar. Or a flavored sugar like this Homemade Lavender Sugar.
Next time you have family or friends visiting, you absolutely must make them these Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts. Just trust me.
P.S. That donut pan is an affiliate link. But I just really love it. Treat yo’self. (I did.)
P.P.S. Don’t you just love that pretty blue mug? It was a gift from my talented friend Erika Gibson.
Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter melted, divided
- ½ cup milk
instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 6-cavity doughnut pan and set aside.
- In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and nutmeg.
- In a medium bowl, combine sugar and ¼ cup melted butter. Stir in the flour mixture until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cup half-full. (Be careful not to cover the center hole.) Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
- Remove doughnuts from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before removing the doughnuts from their cups. Let cool 5 more minutes on a wire rack.
- Stir together the cinnamon and sugar in a shallow bowl until combined. Melt ¼ cup butter. Working one at a time, quickly dip each doughnut into the melted butter, then roll the doughnut in the bowl of cinnamon sugar and coat thoroughly. Gently shake off any excess sugar. Set on a wire rack until ready to serve.
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Jenna @ A Savory Feast says
I love how simple this recipe is! Gourmet donuts are amazing, but there is something special about the classed cinnamon sugar. I just love my donut pan! I can’t wait to try this recipe in it.
Susannah says
I know! Cinnamon sugar doughnuts are so good. I always get one when I buy a dozen, but having a dozen of homemade ones is even better if you ask me.
Bev says
These look absolutely scrumptious and I can’t wait to try them! Also, LOVING the new look of F+W! <3
Susannah says
Thank you, Bev! These are amazing and I hope you enjoy them! So glad you like the new look, too. 😀
Asharae @ This Wild Season says
These look so delicious! Don’t you just love having a donut pan?? I’ve been meaning to get mine back out lately – this might be just the inspiration I needed!
Susannah says
I SO do, Asharae! My doughnut pan was the best investment. I hope you get yours out soon! (And maybe have me over when you do?!)
Annie says
Omg these look soooo good! I’ve tried to make doughnuts once and it was really difficult – but this looks much simpler so I’m excited to try!
Susannah says
Yeah! I’m also a bit scared of frying. But baking is just fine! I hope you like this kind. Thanks for stopping by, Annie!
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
Yummmmmmm! Why don’t you live closer? I could go for one of these donuts right now!
Susannah says
I don’t know. But clearly we need to fix that! Thanks for stopping by, lady!
grace says
cinnamon sugar is magical. this is a fantastic application for it–one of the best, in fact!
Susannah says
Aww thank you, Grace! I totally agree. Cinnamon sugar should be sprinkled on everything.
laurasmess says
Donuts are my husband’s favourite. He searches every cafe high and low for them, and he’s making a mental list of the world’s best (in his well-researched opinion, haha!). These look delicious. I’ve never actually made donuts myself (partly because I don’t have a deep fryer OR a baking pan for them) but you’ve inspired me to give them a go. Love your photos! x
Mary says
I really want to try this recipe – looks good and very easy, but I don’t have a donut pan – what’s the alternative – I live in UK and never seen a donut pan. Thank you.
Grace says
Where does the milk get added?
shweta says
Lovely recipe…..I m trying to find simple non egg recipe for Donuts as my kid loves them….TIA going to try for sure 🙂
shweta says
Lovely recipe…..I m trying to find simple non egg recipe for Donuts as my kid loves them….TIA going to try for sure 🙂
Susannah says
That is great! I hope your child likes this recipe! They are sooo good.