Description
Baked lemon donuts are a refreshing, light treat that perfectly balances zesty citrus flavors with a fluffy texture. These delightful baked goodies, topped with a sweet lemon glaze, are quick to prepare and ideal for brightening your mornings or serving as an afternoon snack. Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up with toppings, these donuts promise to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glazing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a donut pan with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until blended.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, filling each cavity two-thirds full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and springy to the touch.
- Allow cooling slightly before glazing with a mixture of powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg