There’s something undeniably special about Homemade Baked Sugar Donuts. They’re the perfect balance of sweet and satisfying, with a light, fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. Unlike traditional fried donuts, these baked beauties are made with less oil, making them a lighter option that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. Plus, they’re super easy to whip up at home with just a handful of pantry staples.

I found this recipe on the Sugar Associations website and thought it would be a fun little project to try with my grandkids. I love these donuts so much and they’re so easy to make, the kids had a ball making them and eating them.

I really love the part that says they can be stored in an airtight container, as if they’re going to actually last that long!

Homemade Baked Sugar Donuts are the ultimate comfort food that’s easy to make and fun to customize. They’re perfect for a weekend breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a treat to share with friends and family. Once you try making these delicious donuts at home, you might never want to buy store-bought again!

So, what are you waiting for? Preheat that oven and get ready to bake a batch of the most delicious homemade baked sugar donuts you’ve ever tasted!

What are Homemade Baked Sugar Donuts?

Homemade Baked Sugar Donuts are a lighter version of traditional fried donuts, made by baking instead of deep-frying. These donuts are soft, fluffy, and coated with a delicious layer of baker’s special sugar, making them a sweet treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup all-purpose flour

For the sugar coating:

• ¼ cup baker’s special sugar

How to make Homemade Baked Sugar Donuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spray donut pans with nonstick spray.

Mix together oil, buttermilk, eggs, sugar, salt, baking powder and vanilla until combined.

Stir in flour and continue to mix until smooth.

Fill the donut pans up about ¾ of the way.

Bake donuts for 15 minutes.

Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, then remove donuts from pan.

Put sugar in sandwich bag.

One at a time, drop your donuts in bag and shake lightly to cover.

Eat right away or store in airtight container.

Tools For This Recipe

(Amazon affiliate links)- These are the tools I use when making this recipe!

• Wilton donut pans – Make donuts for your hungry guests using this six-cavity donut pan. This sturdy pan will yield six, full-sized donuts that are baked, not fried.
• Pyrex glass mixing bowl – The Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl is handy to store in the fridge and freezer when you need to freeze contents or keep them fresh.
• Silicone Mixing Spoon–The perfect spoons to keep your nonstick pans scratch free.
• Le Creuset Nonstick Metal Bakeware Cooling Rack – Quickly cool your baked treats on the Nonstick Cooling Rack, or use it for baking and roasting. An innovative silicone coating ensures easy release and effortless cleanup.