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Baked Lemon Donuts

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These baked lemon donuts are easy to make and bursting with citrus flavor, perfect for any breakfast or brunch.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 12 donuts 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut pan.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
  3. In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, lemon juice, vanilla, and melted butter.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Transfer the batter to the donut pan using a piping bag or ziploc bag with a snipped corner.
  6. Bake for about 10-12 minutes until puffed and lightly golden.
  7. Let the donuts cool before glazing them with a mixture of powdered sugar and lemon juice.

Notes

For variations, swap lemon juice with orange or lime, or add poppy seeds for a twist. Store in an airtight container.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 donut
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg