These Baked Maple Glazed Donuts are full of fall spices for the perfect baked treat. They are topped with a sweet maple glaze and flakey sea salt. Set aside 30 minutes and make these this weekend to enjoy with your morning coffee.
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Why You'll Love this Recipe
- These baked maple glazed donuts are the perfect fall recipe. They're also super easy to make. You don't need an electric or hand mixer and they are baked instead of fried which makes them a little healthier! If you love maple you will also love my Maple Swirl Banana Bread.
- The texture of these donuts is cakey, similar to a muffin and they have the perfect amount of spice from the cinnamon and nutmeg. You are going to love the salty-sweet combo you get from the maple syrup, powdered sugar and flakey sea salt. Try my Chocolate Baked Donuts next!
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Flour- I have not tested this recipe with alternative flour, but a gluten-free 1:1 baking flour should work.
- Sugar- use brown sugar or coconut sugar to add a rich caramel flavor.
- Maple syrup- these are maple donuts after all and this flavor is perfect for fall baking. You can also use honey if needed.
- Milk- any type of unsweetened milk, dairy or non-dairy will work in this donut recipe.
- Flakey sea salt- pairs so well with the sweetness of the maple.
See the recipe card below for the remaining ingredients and quantities.
Instructions
This salted maple donut recipe is two parts, donuts and the maple glaze.
- Make the donut batter. Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Mix wet ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk to combine all ingredients.
- Fill the donut pan molds. There are multiple ways to do this and all can be tricky. You can pour batter into a large plastic bag, cut the corner off of the bag, and pipe the donut batter into each mold. Another option is to just spoon the batter into the molds.
- Bake the donuts. They only take about 15 minutes to bake!
- Make the glaze. Do this while the donuts are baking. Combine the glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Dip each donut into the icing and sprinkle with flakey sea salt.
Recipe FAQs
How do I store baked maple donuts?
The donuts can be stored on the counter for 1-2 days or in the fridge for about 5 days.
Can these donuts be fried?
No, this donut batter is specifically meant to be baked. It won't work to make fried donuts. If you want fried maple donuts, check out this recipe.
Can I freeze baked maple donuts?
Yes! Let the donuts cool completely then freeze in a freezer-safe container for about 1 month.
Chef Tips
- If you don't have a donut pan, you can make this recipe into muffins instead. Bake for the same amount of time.
- Dip the donuts into the glaze as soon as possible after removing them from the oven.
- Don't overmix the batter or the donuts may come out too dense.
- Avoid overfilling the donut pan, fill about ¾ of the way full.
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Baked Maple Glazed Donuts
These Maple Glazed Donuts are full of fall spices for the perfect baked treat. They are topped with a sweet maple glaze and flakey sea salt. Set aside 30 minutes and make these this weekend to enjoy with your morning coffee.
Donuts
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
KITCHEN TOOLS NEEDED
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Ingredients
Donuts
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup avocado oil or coconut oil, melted
- ½ cup unsweetened dairy-free or dairy milk
Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- flakey sea salt
Instructions
Donuts
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease 2 donut pans with cooking spray. I like coconut oil or avocado oil spray.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Mix wet ingredients in a small bowl. Then, pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just well combined.
- Spoon batter into donut pan molds, filling ¾ way full. You can also pour batter into a large plastic bag, cut the corner off of the bag, and pipe the donut batter into each mold.
- Bake the donuts for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the donuts to cool for a few minutes in the pan, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack.
Glaze
- Combine the glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Dip each donut into the icing and place back onto the cooling rack. Sprinkle each donut with flakey sea salt. Serve and enjoy!
Sarah's Tips
- If you don't have a donut pan, you can make this recipe into muffins instead. Bake for the same amount of time.
- Dip the donuts into the glaze as soon as possible after removing them from the oven.
- Don't overmix the batter or the donuts may come out too dense.
- Avoid overfilling the donut pan, fill about ¾ of the way full.
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Kat (The Baking Explorer) says
These donuts sound so yummy!
Sarah Holt says
Thanks so much Kat!
Jacqui - Recipes Made Easy:Only Crumbs Remain says
These sound great and look delicious. Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare
Sarah Holt says
thank you Jacqui!