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Apple Cinnamon Baked Donuts (No Fry)

These Apple Cinnamon Baked Donuts are soft, tender, and bursting with warm cinnamon and juicy apple flavor—baked to perfection without the mess of frying!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple, Baked, Cinnamon, Easy, No Fry
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped apples
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for topping
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your donut pan with vegetable oil or non-stick spray. Chop half a cup of apples into small, bite-sized pieces.

Mixing Ingredients

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the unsweetened applesauce, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the chopped apples carefully.

Baking

  • Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the donuts comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Topping

  • Mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a shallow dish. Lightly brush or spray the warm donuts with vegetable oil or melted butter, then dip each donut into the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.

Equipment

  • Donut Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small knife and cutting board
  • Cooling rack

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep donuts light and fluffy.
  • Coat chopped apples lightly in flour before folding in to prevent sinking.
  • Store donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze individually wrapped donuts for up to 2 months for longer storage.
  • Reheat donuts in a microwave or toaster oven and add extra cinnamon sugar topping if desired.