Description
Maple Donuts are a cozy fall treat made with warm spices, real maple syrup, and topped with a silky maple glaze. These baked donuts are quick, fuss-free, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
For the donuts:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup light brown sugar
½ cup pure maple syrup
2 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup sour cream, room temperature
½ cup milk, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the maple glaze:
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
3–4 tablespoons maple syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or extract)
1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
½ cup chopped pecans (optional topping)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a donut pan.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices in a bowl.
In another bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, eggs, sour cream, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Gently fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined—do not overmix.
Spoon or pipe batter into donut pan, filling each ¾ full.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until springy to the touch.
Cool donuts in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
For glaze, whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Adjust thickness with more sugar or milk.
Dip cooled donuts into glaze, sprinkle pecans if desired, and let set.
Notes
Do not overmix—stir just until flour disappears.
Use a piping bag (or zip-top bag) for cleaner filling.
Cool donuts before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
Freeze unglazed donuts up to 2 months; thaw and glaze fresh.
Real maple syrup is key for flavor—avoid pancake syrup if possible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American