Baked mini donuts are soft and delicious and can be decorated to suit any special event. They’re perfect for anyone who wants an easy, poppable dessert that any tastebud will love. So, if you’re new to mini desserts and want to try your hand at them, this baked mini donut recipe (which can also be used for a donut maker) will help you out.
Why People Love Mini Donuts
There’s something so fun about mini desserts, especially mini donuts. Plus, they’re so easy to make and eat― just pop them in your mouth, one after the other. Kids love them as well, and you can even let them join you in making these delicious, fun mini treats.
Aside from their fun size, mini donuts are perfect for any party where regular donuts are too much to serve. Thanks to these delights, guests can quickly sample a donut or two. They also make fun pairings to other desserts, like those served with straws like milkshakes.
And if you’ve ever made donuts at home, these mini donuts are pretty much the same― except they’re baked using a donut maker. Since they’re not fried, you can feel at ease about eating them.
Plus, you can decorate them however you want. From chocolate to strawberry glaze, you can use different glazes to spruce up this treat. Use green and red frosting for Christmas and pink frosting with heart sprinkles for Valentine’s Day. Your imagination is the only limit!
Mini Donut Cooking Tips
Take this baked mini donut recipe (which can be used for a donut maker as well) to the next level using the following cooking tips:
Choosing the Right Ingredients
Use high-quality flour for a light texture. Don’t forget to add the correct amount of baking powder to let the donuts rise (since there’s no yeast). You can also add vanilla extract, citrus zest, or spices like nutmeg and cinnamon to add flavor.
Preparing the Batter
The batter should be smooth to pop into a donut maker yet thick enough to hold its shape. Avoid dense, hard donuts by mixing the batter until the ingredients are combined to avoid overdeveloping the gluten.
Baking Method
Make sure to preheat your oven to the right temperature for even baking. If you’re not sure your oven is displaying the right temperature, use an oven thermometer. In addition, we recommend using non-stick mini donut pans so the donuts pop out easily after baking. Don’t forget to grease the pans, even if they are non-stick, for easy release.
Cooling and Decorating
Let the donuts cool in the donut maker before putting them on a wire rack to completely cool down. Feel free to switch up your glazes as well. You can use regular glazes, powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or chocolate chips― your imagination’s the limit.
What to Serve With Mini Donuts
Serve your mini donuts with these sides for a better dessert experience:
Beverages
Pair your mini donuts with hot beverages like coffee or tea. The warmth and slight bitterness of the coffee or tea balance the donuts’ sweetness. You can also serve them with cold beverages like milk or iced coffee for a temperature contrast that goes well with the treats.
Sweet Dips
Dips add a fun twist to eating mini donuts. You can serve them with chocolate, caramel, or fruit jams. Doing so offers a range of flavors your guests can use to personalize their dessert.
Fruits
Fresh fruits offer a tart, fresh twist to the sweet, light mini donuts. The tardiness cuts through the richness, giving people a more balanced snack or dessert.
Ice Cream
Vanilla, chocolate, mango, or strawberry ice cream goes well with mini donuts. Just like cold beverages, ice cream goes well with the warmth of fresh donuts. You can even make a mini donut ice cream sandwich for a fun, appealing twist.
How to Store Baked Mini Donuts
Keep your mini donuts fresh by following these storage tips:
At Room Temperature
You can store your mini donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. Use parchment or wax paper between each donut layer to prevent them from sticking to each other.
In the Fridge
Let your mini donuts cool completely before storing them in the fridge. Then, place them inside an airtight container. You can refrigerate them for up to a week. Take them out of the container and let them cool to room temperature before serving. Doing this restores their texture.
Baked Mini Donut Recipe (Donut Maker Recipe)
Cuisine: Dessert
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 30
Ingredients
Donuts
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated white sugar
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk or ½ cup milk with 1 tsp white vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
Chocolate Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons strawberry Emulco
1 to 2 drops red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt using a stand or hand mixer.
- Add the buttermilk, egg, and butter. Mix everything until they’re just combined. Avoid overmixing the batter because this will produce hard, dense donuts.
- Pour the mini donut batter into a piping bag. Cut out the corners and fill your donut pan or donut maker halfway. Don’t fill each hole because the batter will rise during baking. Overfilling will make the hole close, and from what we know, donuts have holes.
- Bake for six to eight minutes or until a toothpick you inserted comes out clean.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan or donut for one to two minutes. Then, put the mini donuts on a cooling rack.
- Make the glazes by combining all ingredients. Mix until the powdered sugar is dissolved. You should aim for a glaze that’s not too runny, yet thick enough to stick to the donuts.
- Dip the cooled mini donuts in the glaze. You can sprinkle them with any decoration you want after this.
- Set them aside for five to ten minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Mini doughnuts are made of all-purpose flour, granulated white sugar, baking powder, salt, an egg, buttermilk, and melted butter.
Mini donuts can last for one to two days at room temperature and up to a week when refrigerated.
Yes, you can make mini donuts without a donut pan. Instead, use a regular muffin pan with aluminum foil in the middle of each slot.
Conclusion
Whether you’re making them for a Filipino festival, your kid’s party, or a cozy afternoon tea, everyone will love these fun mini donuts. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your baking tools and equipment and use this baked mini donut recipe (which can also be used as a mini donut recipe for a donut maker) now!
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