Baked Donuts with Vanilla Glaze, ready in under 30 minutes. Now, that’s something, isn’t it?!

There’s nothing quite like a freshly baked donut with a super thick glaze to kick your morning off perfectly or to satisfy those mid-afternoon munchies.

I must tell you that you can breathe a sigh of relief because these donuts are baked, not fried. And most importantly, they have a super thick vanilla glaze that makes these donuts so, so gloriously good. Let’s dive in!

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Easy Baked Donut Recipe

Donuts are a fave on kickassbaker.com, so it’s no surprise I’m throwing another one into the mix. Baked donuts require no mixer or fancy equipment (other than an inexpensive donut pan). And they’re typically made in one (maybe two) bowl(s).

Blueberry Cake Donuts have been super popular ever since I hit ‘publish’ on the recipe, as have Baked Apple Cider Donuts and Chocolate Fudge Doughnuts, which just so happen to be vegan, too!

I do have a few fried donut recipes as well, like these Glazed Donuts which provide a step-by-step guide to frying with ease. And who can forget Brioche Donuts with Vanilla Cream Filling which have continued as one of the top most-viewed recipes on the blog forever and counting!

That Thick Vanilla Glaze

I was so inspired by Bake From Scratch’s thick vanilla bean icing recipe for their yeasted donuts for these donuts! I knew that glaze, with slight modifications, would go perfectly with these donuts.

This icing is super easy to make. Simply mix all ingredients in a bowl until smooth.

I definitely recommend using the glaze right away to frost these donuts. If the glaze sits for a little while, it forms a crust on the top. Simply mix vigorously for a few seconds until smooth again.

Ingredients needed to make Baked Donuts

To make these donuts, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• All-Purpose Flour
• Baking Powder
• Baking Soda: Make sure it’s fresh and has not been in the fridge. Baking soda absorbs odors and will surely taste like the food in your fridge if you use the fridge baking soda in your recipe. No bueno
• Salt: I use kosher salt, but use whatever kind you have at home. And feel free to adjust the salt level based on your preference
• Egg: I use a US large egg. Make sure it’s room temperature. This will help it incorporate well into the other ingredients
• Brown Sugar: I use dark brown sugar, however, you can substitute for light brown sugar without sacrificing flavor. Be sure to pack the brown sugar into the measuring cup to get the proper amount called for in the recipe
• Buttermilk or Whole Milk: Either can be used here. Buttermilk is a bit thicker and has more of a tang than plain milk, so expect the batter to be a bit thicker when using it. I would not recommend substituting for skim milk. I have not tried this recipe with milk alternatives, however, it will likely work, although the batter may be a bit thinner
• Sour cream or plain yogurt: Use whichever you can get your hands on. Use only full-fat, plain varieties
• Unsalted butter: go for unsalted butter here, so you can control the salt content in the recipe
• Vanilla Extract: I always recommend using only pure vanilla extract. Use the highest quality you can afford, as it’ll make a big difference in terms of the flavor of your baked product

Ingredients Needed to make the Vanilla Glaze

To make this thick vanilla glaze for the donuts, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Powdered Sugar: Be sure to sift it, as this will remove any clumps and create a smooth glaze. Glaze with lumps of sugar isn’t cute
• Whole Milk: similar to my comment above, I have not tried this recipe with milk alternatives such as non dairy milk. If you try it, let me know!
• Light Corn Syrup: this ingredient helps give this glaze its thickness. Be sure to use corn syrup labeled as ‘light’ – it’s clear in color. If you use Dark Corn Syrup, it’ll change the flavor and color of the glaze
• Butter: same as above, go for unsalted butter here, so you can control the salt content in the recipe
• Vanilla Extract: same as above, I always recommend using only pure vanilla extract. Use the highest quality you can afford, as it’ll make a big difference in terms of the flavor of your baked product
• Salt: don’t worry, your glaze will not taste salty, I promise. A pinch of salt help enhance the flavor of the glaze without making it salty

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Looking for more donut recipes? Give these a try:

• Blueberry Cake Donuts
• Brioche Donuts with Vanilla Cream Filling
• Apple Cider Donuts
• Glazed Donuts
• Chocolate Glazed Donuts

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