Doughnut Day Recipe

Did you know Doughnut Day is a holiday in June?? We’re always down for another reason to treat ourselves to doughnuts. :) In honor of Doughnut Day, we wanted to share a simple recipe by Lena Abraham for making your own cake doughnuts. It’s a little more approachable than setting up a fryer or pot of hot oil. And life hack: if you don’t have a doughnut pan, you can use a muffin pan and place rolled-up aluminum balls in the center to create a doughnut hole!

BEST-EVER BAKED DONUTS

2 c. all-purpose flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. kosher salt

1/4 tsp. baking soda

Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

2 large eggs

1/3 c. packed brown sugar

1/3 c. granulated sugar

3/4 c. milk, divided

1/2 c. sour cream

2 tbsp. melted butter

2 tbsp. vegetable oil

2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1 c. semisweet chocolate chips

Sprinkles, for garnish

1. Preheat oven to 400° and grease two donut pans. In a large bowl, whisk to combine flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and nutmeg if using.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk to combine eggs, sugars, 1/2 cup milk, sour cream, butter, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold until just combined. (Some lumps are OK!)

3. Using a piping bag or resealable plastic bag, pipe batter into donut pan, filling each well about 3/4 of the way full.

4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the tops appear dry and the undersides are golden. Let cool 5 minutes before turning out.

5. Meanwhile, combine chocolate chips and remaining 1/4 cup milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at half power in 30-second increments, stirring after each round, until chocolate is completely melted.

6. Dip or spread donuts with frosting, then add sprinkles. Let chocolate set 10 minutes before serving.

We made you a printable of this recipe that you can tape into your planner! Click on the image below to download.

For more reasons to treat yourself to delicious food, be sure to add food holidays to your custom Golden Coil planner!