Greek Yogurt Cake Donuts (Print)
Moist, tender baked donuts with tangy Greek yogurt and warm cinnamon, finished with sweet vanilla glaze.
# Ingredient list:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
09 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
10 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
→ Optional Glaze
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2-3 tbsp milk
13 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease donut pan with oil or nonstick spray.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until well blended.
03 - Beat sugar, eggs, Greek yogurt, oil, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth and fully combined.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender texture.
05 - Transfer batter to piping bag or zip-top bag with corner snipped. Pipe evenly into prepared donut pan, filling each cavity approximately 2/3 full.
06 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Let donuts rest in pan for 5 minutes, then carefully remove and transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Dip cooled donuts in glaze and place on rack to set.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The tangy Greek yogurt creates impossibly tender donuts without any complex techniques
- You get all the comfort of fried donuts with a fraction of the guilt and cleanup
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- Overfilling the donut pan will make them lose their shape, so resist the urge to add more batter
- These donuts are best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days
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- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and create a better texture
- A zip-top bag with the corner snipped works perfectly if you dont have a piping bag