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Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake Donuts

Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake Donuts – Soft, Sweet, and Irresistible

Delight in these Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake Donuts, soft, sweet, and ready in under 20 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 2 cups Gluten-Free Flour Blend Any quality gluten-free blend
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Gluten-Free Baking Powder Ensure it's labeled gluten-free
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Milk Can swap with dairy-free milk
  • 2 Large Eggs Can use flax eggs for vegan option
  • 2 teaspoons Gluten-Free Vanilla Extract Homemade also works
  • 1/4 cup Oil (of choice) Melted coconut or vegetable oil
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons Milk (for glaze) Adjust for consistency
  • Sprinkles Optional for decoration

Equipment

  • Donut pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Spoon or piping bag

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease the donut pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour blend, granulated sugar, gluten-free baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together milk, large eggs, gluten-free vanilla extract, and oil until combined.
  4. Blend the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until smooth, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Fill the greased donut pans halfway with batter using a spoon or piping bag.
  6. Bake for about 7-9 minutes until golden and springy to touch.
  7. Cool the donuts for about 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Mix powdered sugar with milk to create a glaze consistency.
  9. Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze and decorate with sprinkles if desired.
  10. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure to measure flour correctly to avoid dense donuts. Cooling before glazing is essential for presentation.

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