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Caramel Apple Doughnuts

These Caramel Apple Doughnuts are the quintessential fall treat, combining warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg with sweet apple and rich caramel notes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Doughnuts, Easy, Fall
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 200kcal

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp Unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup Buttermilk
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp Caramel extract
  • ¼ cup Apple butter

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Step 2: Grease a doughnut pan with non-stick spray or melted butter.
  • Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients and whisk together.
  • Step 4: In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until smooth.
  • Step 5: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  • Step 6: Fill each cavity of the doughnut pan about ⅔ full with the batter.
  • Step 7: Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Step 8: Allow doughnuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Doughnut Pan

Notes

Store leftover doughnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.