Description
Delicious homemade donuts topped with a sweet maple glaze and crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- extra flour for dusting
- pinch of salt for the topping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a donut pan with cooking spray or oil.
- Make the Donut Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Bake the Donuts: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about halfway. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Maple Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Make the Pecan Topping: In a separate bowl, mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Assemble the Donuts: Dip each cooled donut into the maple glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Sprinkle the pecan topping over the glaze while it’s still wet.
Notes
- Ensure that your ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- If you prefer fried donuts, use the same batter and deep-fry until golden brown.
- For a deeper maple flavor, consider using a maple extract in addition to the syrup.
- Toast the pecans briefly for added crunch and depth of flavor before chopping them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg