Description
Indulge in these fluffy Baked Lemon Donuts topped with a zesty lemon glaze that will awaken your taste buds. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time you crave a sweet treat, these donuts are easy to make with minimal ingredients. Their light texture combined with a sunny citrus flavor creates a delightful experience for all ages.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, melted butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid over-mixing.
- Fill each cavity of the donut pan about two-thirds full and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth.
- Allow donuts to cool slightly before glazing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (45g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6.5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 37mg