Get ready to transform your kitchen into a bakery wonderland with these adorable mini baked donuts that are not just a treat, but a mini celebration of flavor! Imagine biting into a perfectly soft, golden donut crowned with a rainbow of sprinkles - crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and guaranteed to bring instant joy to your day. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, these mini donuts are about to become your new obsession that will have everyone begging for seconds!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 donuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkles (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly grease a 12-cavity mini donut pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter to ensure easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg until well combined and no lumps remain.
- In a separate medium bowl, mix the wet ingredients: milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the donuts tough.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off. Carefully pipe the batter into each cavity of the donut pan, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Gently tap the pan to release the donuts, or use a small offset spatula to help remove them.
- Transfer the donuts to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely for about 10 minutes.
- Once cooled, dip the top of each donut in melted butter and immediately sprinkle with colorful sprinkles, ensuring they stick to the surface.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Best enjoyed fresh on the day of baking.
Tips
- • Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother, more consistent batter • Do not overmix the batter - this can lead to tough, dense donuts • Fill donut pan cavities only 2/3 full to prevent overflow • Use a piping bag or zip-top bag for precise, mess-free batter filling • Check donuts a minute early to prevent over-baking • Allow donuts to cool slightly before adding sprinkles for best adherence • For extra flavor, experiment with different extract variations like almond or lemon • Store in an airtight container and consume within 2 days for maximum freshness
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 160kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 30mg
