Apple Spice Donuts – Topped with a Silky Smooth Maple Glaze
Let the smell of donuts fill the air because you are going to make your very own vegan baked donuts and with style… Apple Spice Donut style to be exact!
The fall and winter seasons consistent of colder weather, so it’s only fitting that we warm ourselves up the best way possible… through baking! These Apple Spice Donuts are perfect for just that, with a beautiful cake donut texture that is baked with love.
If you are worried about making your own donuts, then take a deep breath and forget any worries you might have. This recipe is just as easy as making some muffins, the only difference is in the pan!
These vegan baked donuts are the perfect treat to bring to any potlucks, dinners, or get togethers you might have. BUT, the best way to enjoy these delicious donuts would be in the morning for breakfast with a warm cup of coffee, tea, or whatever else you may fancy!
Give this simple and easy-to-make recipe a shot! Let me know what you think of the recipe in the comments section below or on any of my social media platforms. If you’re posting on Instagram, make sure to tag me at @nuttinelli and include #nuttinelli so I can see your amazing creations!
TIPS & TRICKS
- Once you mix the dry and wet ingredients, be swift with loading up the molds and getting the donuts into the oven. The mixture of Baking Powder with a liquid starts the rising reaction of the donuts. It is best to get them in the oven before they deflate.
- When you are icing your donuts, turn the donut like a door knob and lift to get a nice icing finish.
- Sift cinnamon sugar on top of donuts for a lighter finish.
THE MORE YOU KNOW
Donut Pan
There are very affordable donut pans that you can buy on Amazon. I use a silicon donut pan to allow me to push out the donuts. You can use a metal pan as long as you use oil or butter to prevent any sticking.
Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
Whole Wheat Pastry Flour is not the same as Whole Wheat Flour, instead this is lighter and will result in less dense bakes. You are welcome to substitute any flour of your choice, but it will result in a different texture. Check out my Flour Alternatives Guide for help!
Coconut Sugar
I used a dark Coconut Sugar because I had this on hand; however, you may use any type of sugar (cane, brown, etc.).
THANKS FOR READING
If you decide to bake these donuts or recreate them into muffins or donut holes, I hope you ENJOY them regardless and all the warm, delicious, and fall flavors!
– Janelle
Apple Spice Donuts
Equipment
- Donut Pan
Ingredients
Apple Spice Donut
- 2½ cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
- 5 tsp Baking Powder
- 2½ tsp Cinnamon
- ½ tsp Nutmeg
- ½ tsp Ground Ginger
- ¾ cup Maple Syrup
- 1½ cups Apple Sauce
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Maple Glaze
- ½ cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
Cinnamon Sugar
- ¼ cup Coconut Sugar other sugar works too
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
Instructions
- First make the Donuts. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. If using a metal donut pan, prepare it with oil to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients (Flour, Baking Powder, Cinnamon, Ginger).
- In a separate large bowl, combine all wet ingredients (Maple syrup, Apple sauce, Vanilla Extract).
- Slowly add and mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until well incorporated.
- Transfer mixture into a piping bag (optional, but much easier to fill molds) and pipe mixture into donut molds evenly, filling up to about ¾ of the mold.
- Place donuts into the oven and bake for 8 – 10 minutes or until golden brown. May use the toothpick test (insert a toothpick and make sure when you pull it out it is clean) to make sure donuts are baked all the way through.
- Remove donuts from oven and cool completely on a cooling rack before decorating.
- Make the Cinnamon Sugar. In a small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon, then set aside for later.
- In a medium bowl, mix together Maple Glaze ingredients.
- Once donuts are completely cooled, dip each donut halfway down into the icing. Then sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture on top. Set aside to harden and repeat for the remaining donuts.
- Enjoy!