1. Can I make cinnamon baked donuts without a donut pan?

Yes, you can! Use a muffin tin and place rolled-up parchment in the center of each cup to mimic a donut hole. They won’t be perfectly round, but they’ll taste just as amazing.

2. How do I store cinnamon baked donuts?

Store your donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat briefly in the microwave or oven to restore softness.

3. Can I double the recipe for a larger batch?

Absolutely. This recipe scales well — just be sure to mix ingredients evenly and bake in batches if your oven can’t accommodate all at once. Watch the baking time closely, especially with larger or thicker donuts.

4. Are these cinnamon baked donuts suitable for kids?

Yes! These donuts are baked, not fried, and you can control the sugar content if desired. They’re a great project for baking with kids and perfect for lunchboxes, parties, or after-school treats.

Cinnamon Baked Donuts – Easy Recipe

Name: Cinnamon Baked Donuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PT-497844H4M23S
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 167g All-purpose flour: for structure and texture; 2 tsp Baking powder: helps the donuts rise; 1 tbsp Cinnamon powder: adds warm spice; 1 Large egg: binds the ingredients; 100g Caster sugar: sweetens the batter; 1/4 tsp Salt: enhances flavor; 180ml Fresh milk: adds moisture; 3 tbsp Vegetable oil: keeps the donuts tender; 2 tsp Vanilla extract: adds aroma and depth; 100g White chocolate: for decoration; Some sugar hearts: for decorating; Some yellow sugar sprinkles: for Hello Kitty nose or decorative touch; Melted dark chocolate: for facial features or drizzle; Sliced Almonds: optional decoration for ‘ears’

Description

These Cinnamon Baked Donuts are soft, fluffy, and filled with cozy cinnamon flavor. Baked instead of fried, they offer a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an anytime treat — easy to make and even more fun to decorate.

Ingredients

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167g All-purpose flour: for structure and texture
2 tsp Baking powder: helps the donuts rise
1 tbsp Cinnamon powder: adds warm spice
1 Large egg: binds the ingredients
100g Caster sugar: sweetens the batter
1/4 tsp Salt: enhances flavor
180ml Fresh milk: adds moisture
3 tbsp Vegetable oil: keeps the donuts tender
2 tsp Vanilla extract: adds aroma and depth
100g White chocolate: for decoration
Some sugar hearts: for decorating
Some yellow sugar sprinkles: for Hello Kitty nose or decorative touch
Melted dark chocolate: for facial features or drizzle
Sliced Almonds: optional decoration for ‘ears’

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a donut pan.
In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon powder.
In another bowl, beat the egg with caster sugar and salt until combined.
Stir in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into the egg mixture.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Fill the donut pan cavities about 3/4 full with the batter.
Bake for 15–20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Allow donuts to cool slightly before removing from the pan.
Melt the white chocolate and let it cool slightly.
Optional: Insert 2 sliced almonds into the donut for ‘ears’.
Dip the top of each donut in melted white chocolate and allow excess to drip off.
Decorate with sugar hearts, yellow sprinkles, and dark chocolate as desired.
Chill donuts in the fridge briefly to set the decorations.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep donuts fluffy.
Use a piping bag or ziplock to fill the pan neatly.
Let donuts cool before decorating to prevent melting the chocolate too quickly.
Can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 donut (mini)
Calories: 140
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 95mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg