Baked Mini Cake Doughnuts with Maple Glaze {Recipe} (2024)

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On my recent trip to the Wilton headquarters (which included a mini shopping spree at the annual Wilton tent sale) I picked up two mini doughnut pans. I usually try to steer clear of “one use” pans, but they werejust too cute to pass up! And I love mini desserts so much I think I’ll find plenty of reasons to make good use of my new pans. In fact, just this week a friend called to see if I could help bring some doughnuts to church on Sunday as a special “Doughnuts for Dads” after church treat (in celebration of Father’s Day). Of course I canbring doughnuts… and I’ll make them myself!

The Wilton pan comes with a recipe right on it, so I thought that would be a good place to start. I gave it a practice run and I’m quite happy with it. I will be experimenting with other recipes as time goes on, but this was a nice starting point.

~ Baked Mini Cake Doughnuts ~

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup buttermilk (or 1/2 cup milk plus 1 teaspoon white vinegar, mixed and set aside)

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 1/2 Tablespoons butter, melted

Preheat oven to 425*F. Spray mini doughnut pan with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large mixing bowl, sift together (or stir with a whisk), flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

Add buttermilk, egg, and butter and stir until just combined.

Scoop batter into a large ziplock style bag, or large piping bag and snip off the tip to fill doughnut pan.

Fill each doughnut cup approximately 1/3- 1/2full.The batter will rise quite a bit during baking.

Bake 4-6 minutes or until the top of the doughnuts springback when touched.

Cool in pan1-2minutes,then transfer to a cooling rack.

Makes 36 mini doughnuts.

RecipeSource- Adjusted slightly from the Wilton mini doughnut pan

~ MapleGlaze ~

1 cup powdered sugar

2 Tablespoons milk

1 to1 1/2 teaspoons pure maple extract (as desired)

*For a vanilla glaze, simple substitute 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractin place ofthe maple extract

In asmall bowl, stir together sugar, milk and extract until sugar is completely dissolved. Use immediately to glazedoughnuts. Dip each doughnut in glaze, then set on a plateor baking sheet and top with sprinkles of yourchoice.

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Baked Mini Cake Doughnuts

An easy to make doughnut recipe that everyone will love!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 6 mins

Total Time 26 mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 36

Calories 44 kcal

Ingredients

Baked Mini Cake Doughnuts

  • 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk or 1/2 cup milk plus 1 teaspoon white vinegar, mixed and set aside
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter melted

Maple Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons pure maple extract as desired

Instructions

Baked Mini Cake Doughnuts

  • Preheat oven to 425*F. Spray mini doughnut pan with nonstick cooking spray.

  • In a large mixing bowl, sift together (or stir with a whisk), flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

  • Add buttermilk, egg, and butter and stir until just combined.

  • Scoop batter into a large ziplock style bag, or large piping bag and snip off the tip to fill doughnut pan.

  • Fill each doughnut cup approximately 1/3- 1/2 full. The batter will rise quite a bit during baking.

  • Bake 4-6 minutes or until the top of the doughnuts spring back when touched.

  • Cool in pan 1-2 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Maple Glaze

  • In a small bowl, stir together sugar, milk and extract until sugar is completely dissolved.

  • Use immediately to glaze doughnuts.

  • Dip each doughnut in glaze, then set on a plate or baking sheet and top with sprinkles of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 44kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 53mgPotassium: 12mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 12IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

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  1. Baked Mini Cake Doughnuts with Maple Glaze {Recipe} (8)Rachel says

    My family loved this recipe! Easy to make and fun to eat! Thanks for this recipe, I hope you could share more of these easy recipes.

    Reply

  2. Baked Mini Cake Doughnuts with Maple Glaze {Recipe} (9)Erin says

    Just made these with a normal-sized doughnut pan- it made 8. They’re cooling right now, will glaze them later, but I tried one that broke (forgot to grease the pan on the first batch, the rest came out ok with a little coaxing from a small spatula, but one broke on the way out) and it was very nice. I don’t have maple extract, going to do almond. For future reference, do you think it would work with maple syrup? I’m not sure the texture would be right for a glaze.

    Reply

  3. Baked Mini Cake Doughnuts with Maple Glaze {Recipe} (10)Janet Piselli says

    Is there an easy way to print this recipe? Thanks so much!

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    • Baked Mini Cake Doughnuts with Maple Glaze {Recipe} (11)Glory says

      Yes, simply highlight the text you want to print, then right click on your mouse and print the selected text.

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Baked Mini Cake Doughnuts with Maple Glaze {Recipe} (2024)

FAQs

What is maple donut icing made of? ›

Warm butter and maple syrup together, then add confectioners' sugar, maple extract, and salt to taste. Dip into icing. Dip the warm donuts into the icing. Place on a cooling rack so the excess icing drips down.

What is a maple donut? ›

Baked Maple Glazed Doughnuts. Made with a mix of maple, brown sugar, and whole wheat flour, then baked and dipped in a sweet brown butter glaze flavored with real maple syrup and vanilla.

Why is my donut glaze runny? ›

Sometimes, a homemade glaze winds up far too thin and runny for your donut. To combat this texture, all you have to do is incorporate a little bit more of one-star ingredient. Namely, powdered sugar is the key to thickening any donut glaze.

What is the difference between donut frosting and glaze? ›

Glaze is generally made with sugar, water or milk, and sometimes flavorings such as chocolate or vanilla. Glaze is thin and smooth, and is usually applied to the doughnut by dipping or pouring it over the doughnut. Icing, on the other hand, is thicker and creamier than glaze.

What is doughnut glaze made of? ›

Glaze or fill as follows, and serve as soon as possible. Whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar, ¼ cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. When the doughnuts are cool enough to handle, dip into the glaze; if you like, flip them so the tops they're completely covered. Put on racks to let the glaze harden.

What is the best oil for making donuts? ›

What kind of oil is best for cooking donuts? The best oil is the one with the least flavour. Vegetable oil and canola oil are both very good in this respect. The most important thing is to use the same oil for the same kinds of foods, since oil readily absorbs flavours and aromas.

What is a long maple donut called? ›

Long John (doughnut)
Long John with maple frosting (maple bar doughnut)
Alternative namesCream stick, filled stick, chocolate bar, maple bar
TypePastry
Main ingredientsDough, and glaze or icing
Other informationMay be called an "éclair", but has yeast-risen dough

What is a millionaire donut? ›

Description. RAISED DOUGHNUT WITH MILK CHOCOLATE GLAZE, TOPPED WITH SHORTBREAD CRUMB, FILLED WITH CARAMEL AND HALF A SHORTBREAD BISCUIT. Contains gluten, milk, eggs, soya, nuts.

How many mini donuts per person? ›

We recommend approximately 4 mini donuts per person, but that may vary depending on your particular event and what other items, if any, you may be serving. All mini donut packages are available with any amount of available flavor options and include all paired dipping sauces!

What is the difference between a donut and a cake donut? ›

The use of baking powder (which includes baking soda) results in much smaller air pockets within the donut, so cake donuts are denser and can absorb more moisture (which is why some people claim they're better for dunking in coffee). They're softer and less chewy, too, sometimes with a very lightly crunchy exterior.

Why are my cake donuts falling apart? ›

Proof donuts correctly. Test by gently touching side of donut with fingertip. If it leaves a faint impression, donut is ready; if it leaves no impression, it is not proofed yet; if donut collapses, it is overproofed. Dry donuts after proofing for at least 10 minutes, or they will absorb frying shortening while frying.

What makes doughnut soft and fluffy? ›

There's only one way to make doughnuts even softer and fluffier and that is by scalding some of the flour. Scalding is a technique used to not only make bread softer, but also to make it stay soft for longer. You can use it for pretty much any recipe you like.

How do you keep donuts moist in the oven? ›

Store them properly: To keep your donuts fresh for as long as possible, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. This will help prevent them from drying out or becoming stale. Freeze them: If you want to make your donuts last even longer, you can freeze them.

What stabilizer is used for donut glaze? ›

PIC Instant Glaze-Up is an effective stabilizer solution formulated specifically for old fashion pressure cut, bench cut, and retail donut applications to prevent cracking, separation, and weeping.

What is Krispy Kreme icing made of? ›

The secret to Krispy Kreme doughnuts is of course the sweet glaze, and this is achieved by bathing the doughnuts in a glaze of icing sugar, vanilla extract and milk, for a thicker glaze increase the quantity of icing sugar by a few spoons.

What does maple frosted donut taste like? ›

The rich, buttery flavor of maple is a fun twist on regular sweet icing and a nice way to keep a donut just as sweet but slightly funky, too. It's the vanilla frosted with sprinkles donut, but with a maple tinge to the frosting and no sprinkles.

What is maple sugar made of? ›

Maple sugar is a natural sweetener made from boiling maple syrup (the sap of maple trees) until the liquid evaporates and granulated sugar remains. You can use the pure maple sugar, which retains its maple flavor, in baking or in place of other sweeteners in everyday cooking.

What is maple butter made of? ›

Maple butter, also known as maple spread, is a confection made from maple syrup, by heating the syrup to approximately 112 °C (234 °F), cooling it to around 52 °C (126 °F), and beating it until it reaches a smooth consistency.

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