Description
Baked Lemon Donuts are a delightful and guilt-free treat that deliver a burst of sunshine in every bite. With their fluffy texture and refreshing lemon flavor, these baked beauties are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack. Easy to make and irresistibly aromatic, they can be enjoyed plain or drizzled with glaze for an extra touch of sweetness. Whip up a batch to brighten your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan with nonstick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk, egg, melted butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Gently mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fill each donut cavity halfway with batter and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool briefly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Glaze as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg