These Baked Snickerdoodle Donuts are a delightful and easy treat that combines the classic flavors of cinnamon and sugar with a light and fluffy donut base.
Author:Emma Rossi
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:22 minutes
Yield:12 donuts 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups Cake Flour
¾ cup Granulated Sugar
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
¾ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
¾ cup Buttermilk
2 large Eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
¾ cup Granulated Sugar (for coating)
1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat the Oven – Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Baking Pan – Grease a donut pan well with cooking spray or melted butter.
Mix Dry Ingredients – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients – In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients – Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
Fill the Donut Pan – Fill each donut cavity about ¾ full with the batter.
Bake – Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool and Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating – Allow donuts to cool for 5 minutes, then mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
Coat the Donuts – Roll each warm donut in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
Notes
Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
These donuts are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.