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Baked Cinnamon Apple Donuts

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 donuts
Calories 250
Delight in these warm, cinnamon-spiced apple donuts baked to perfection, topped with a buttery glaze and cinnamon sugar.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 pinches ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup applesauce
  • 2 Tablespoons butter or coconut oil (melted)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 egg egg
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare donut pans with non-stick spray.
  • Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, applesauce, and melted butter. Combine flour and baking powder, then add to wet mixture.
  • Add egg and heavy cream; whisk until thick batter forms. Pipe into donut molds.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool slightly, then dip tops in melted butter and cinnamon sugar.
  • Serve warm or cooled, enjoy!

Notes

For best flavor, serve donuts warm shortly after baking.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: donuts