Description

Delight in these soft and flavorful Apple Cinnamon Donuts, perfect for a cozy breakfast or a sweet snack. Made with tender cake flour, warm cinnamon, fresh apples, and a hint of vanilla, these baked donuts offer a healthier twist without compromising on taste. Enjoy a comforting treat that combines fruity freshness with classic spice.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

1/2 cup Cake Flour
2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar (for topping)
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (for topping)

Wet Ingredients

1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Egg
1/3 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk

Fruit

1/2 cup Apple, diced

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly spray your donut pan with cooking spray or grease it well to prevent sticking, then set it aside.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup cake flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Stir thoroughly to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Add Wet Ingredients: Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1 egg, and 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk to the dry ingredients. Mix well until you get a smooth batter without overmixing.
Fold in Apples: Gently fold in the diced 1/2 cup apple pieces into the batter, ensuring even distribution without crushing the apple chunks.
Fill Donut Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity almost full but leaving a little space for rising. Smooth the tops gently.
Prepare Topping: In a small plastic bag or bowl, mix 1 teaspoon granulated sugar with 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the filled donut cavities.
Bake Donuts: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake the donuts for 9 to 11 minutes, or until they spring back lightly when touched and a toothpick inserted into the donut comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Remove donuts from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

You can substitute cake flour with all-purpose flour if cake flour is unavailable, using 2 tablespoons less per cup to mimic cake flour’s softness.
Use tart or sweet apples based on your preference, but firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best to maintain texture.
Make sure to grease the donut pan thoroughly to release the donuts easily after baking.
Store the donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
These donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be gently reheated in the oven or microwave before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack, Desserts
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: apple cinnamon donuts, baked donuts, easy apple recipes, cinnamon donuts, healthy donuts, breakfast donuts, vegetarian donuts