Soft cake-style muffin donuts (Printer Version)

Soft cake-style donuts baked in muffin tins, coated with a sweet glaze for a nostalgic bakery treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2/3 cup whole milk, room temperature
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
10 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Glaze

11 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
13 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin using nonstick spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground nutmeg until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk whole milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently stir until just combined; avoid overmixing to maintain tender texture.
05 - Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about halfway.
06 - Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow donuts to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then carefully remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Adjust milk quantity for desired consistency.
09 - Dip the tops of each cooled donut into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Place back on wire rack until glaze sets.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • No deep fryer means no oil-stained clothes or nervous hovering over bubbling grease.
  • These bake in 15 minutes, so you can have fresh donuts before your coffee gets cold.
  • They're soft and pillowy on the inside with that classic donut flavor, without any of the grease-heavy guilt.
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients aren't just a suggestion—they truly make a difference in how smoothly everything combines and how tender your final donuts are.
  • Overmixing is the number one reason baked donuts turn out dense instead of light, so resist the urge to keep stirring once the flour is barely incorporated.
03 -
  • A small cookie scoop ensures even batter distribution, which means all your donuts will finish baking at the same time.
  • The toothpick test is your best friend—donuts can look done before they actually are, so always check the center to avoid underbaking.
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