Cinnamon Donuts – The Frypans

Name: Cinnamon Donuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 donuts
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 cup milk; 1 egg; 2 tbsp melted butter; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon for coating

🗒 Breakfast 🗒 Quick Meal 🍽 American

Baked, not fried, cinnamon donuts for a lighter sweet treat.

Soft and fluffy baked cinnamon donuts that are easy to make at home. A healthier twist on the classic treat.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon for coating

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease donut pan.
In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
Combine wet and dry ingredients, stir until just mixed.
Fill donut pan and bake for 12-15 minutes.
Mix sugar and cinnamon for coating and roll warm donuts in it.

Expert Tips

Do not overmix batter to keep donuts tender. | Use non-stick pan for easy release.

Recipe Notes

Can be glazed with honey or chocolate if desired.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze donuts?

Yes, freeze after baking for up to 1 month.

Can I use gluten-free flour?

Use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time15 minutes

Servings6 donuts

Rating4.9/5 (130)

Maria Bakkers

A home cook and recipe creator from the United States. With a background in Hospitality and Catering, I love turning everyday ingredients into simple, family-friendly meals. When I’m not in the kitchen, I enjoy camping with my husband and our two children. On The Fry Pans, I share easy recipes, cooking tips, and honest kitchen tool reviews to help families cook smarter and eat better.

While Maria develops all our recipes, we want to provide the most accurate health information. This article was medically reviewed by Dr. Farzana Antu, BSc, MS, MPH (North South University) Nutrition and Food Science, to ensure accuracy.