Baked Doughnuts for Any Day 🍩

Transform your midweek treats with these easy-to-make baked doughnuts. Perfect for those who have a doughnut baking tray or a doughnut maker at home. This versatile recipe caters to both, with a special note on creating a delightful Cinnamon-Sugar variation.

Ingredients:

• 200g of Cake Flour
• 125g of Granulated White Sugar
• 2 Teaspoons of Baking Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon of Salt
• 1/2 Cup of Milk
• 50g of Butter, melted
• 1/2 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
• 1 Large Egg

Instructions:

1. Preparation:
   • For oven users: Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and ready your doughnut pans with a light coating of non-stick spray.
   • For doughnut maker users: Warm up your doughnut maker for about 5 minutes before you start baking.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a sizable mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
   • To the dry mixture, add the milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg. Whisk thoroughly until the batter is thick and smooth.
4. Bake:
   • Transfer the batter into the doughnut pans or doughnut maker. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or cook in the doughnut maker for 3 minutes, until they turn a lovely golden brown.
5. Cooling:
   • Allow the doughnuts to cool down before you start decorating them.
6. Cinnamon-Sugar Coating (Optional):
   • Prepare the coating by mixing ½ cup of white sugar with ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a bowl. In another bowl, melt 50g of butter. Dip each doughnut first in the melted butter, then coat with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Let them dry before serving.