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Baked Vanilla Donuts with Sprinkles

Elina James
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Donuts:
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup buttermilk (or regular milk + ½ tsp lemon juice)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • For the Vanilla Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • For Decoration:
  • Colorful sprinkles (rainbow or themed, as desired)

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat and Prepare :Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan with butter or nonstick spray.
  • Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients : In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until well combined.
  • Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients ; In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  • Step 4: Combine and Mix : Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined — do not overmix, as this can make the donuts dense.
  • Step 5: Fill the Donut Pan :Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
  • Step 6: Bake :Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the donuts spring back lightly when touched and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Step 7: Cool : Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
  • Step 8: Make the Glaze : In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add a little more milk if you prefer a thinner glaze.
  • Step 9: Glaze and Decorate : Dip each cooled donut halfway into the glaze, let the excess drip off, and place it back on the rack. While the glaze is still wet, sprinkle with colorful sprinkles.