Imagine sinking your teeth into a perfectly soft, golden mini donut that's so quick to prepare, you'll wonder why you've ever bought donuts from a store. These shortcut mini baked donuts are about to revolutionize your baking game, offering bakery-quality deliciousness in just 20 minutes flat! Whether you're a busy parent, a baking novice, or a dessert enthusiast, this foolproof recipe will have you creating mouthwatering treats that will make everyone think you're a professional pastry chef.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 mini donuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cavity mini donut pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter to ensure easy removal of donuts.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined and no lumps remain.
- In a separate medium bowl, mix the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir with a spatula or whisk until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the donuts tough.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a corner snipped off for easy filling of the donut cavities.
- Carefully pipe the batter into each cavity of the mini donut pan, filling each about 2/3 to 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Place the donut pan in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before gently removing them using a small offset spatula or butter knife.
- Optional: Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar, dip in chocolate glaze, or roll in cinnamon sugar for added flavor and decoration.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth batter mixing and consistent texture.
- Don't overmix the batter - stop stirring as soon as the dry and wet ingredients are just combined to keep donuts tender.
- For even filling, use a piping bag or ziplock bag to control batter distribution in the donut pan.
- Check donuts a minute early to prevent overbaking - they should be just golden and spring back when lightly touched.
- Get creative with toppings! Try powdered sugar, chocolate glaze, sprinkles, or cinnamon sugar for variety.
- If you don't have a mini donut pan, you can use a mini muffin tin for similar bite-sized treats.
- Let donuts cool slightly before removing from the pan to prevent breaking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 14g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
