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Donut Maker fun: How to make mini baked donuts with the Babycakes Donut Maker — delicious easy recipe idea for breakfast.
Babycakes Donut Maker recipe
This vanilla Babycakes Donut Maker recipe is a family favorite!
My mother-in-law got my daughter–well, me–the Babycakes donut maker for Christmas, which may or may not have been my suggestion. And we love it!
more donut maker recipes
By the way, if you like this recipe, check out
- how to make biscuit donuts in the Donut Maker
- (my most-often used) pancake mix donuts in the Donut Maker
- Use the DonutMaker to make Cookie Monster donuts.
- Want something healthy? Trail mix donuts.
review
It did occur to me, “Hmmm, another piece of kitchenware I’ll have to find a place for to gather dust,” but I’ve a feeling this one might will spared the dust part.
It really is super easy to use and a jillion times quicker than making traditional doughnuts.
Plus, I’m a total doughnut purist. None of this “baked” stuff, I like them deep-fried and unhealthy. But wouldn’t ya’ know it?
These were really good and really doughnutty. So all in all, Go Babycakes donut Maker. You make a good doughnut in three to five minutes.
(It also comes with a handy dandy prong tool thing and a handy dandy wire rack).
donut topping ideas
Here are a few ideas to add to your mini baked donuts.
- Dusting of confectioner’s sugar
- Bakery-style frosting and sprinkles
- Quick donut glaze
- Drizzle honey or maple syrup
- Brush with melted butter and add cinnamon sugar
doughnut recipe for Babycakes Donut Maker
Prepare the Donut Maker with non-stick spray, and heat the Donut Maker according to the instructions.
Put in mixing bowl and combine:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Add and blend just until the ingredients are mixed well and dough is creamy:
1/4 cup half and half (any milk, including plant-based, works too!)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Immediately scoop the batter into a disposable decorating bag and close with a rubber band. Snip the tip and pipe a ring of dough into each of the molds. (Or, just use a spoon!) About 2 tablespoons will fit in each cavity.
Close the lid and bake for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the Donut Maker and rest on a wire rack. Top with icing, confectioner’s sugar or cinnamon sugar.
TIP: To help evenly brown the donuts, you may flip them after 2 1/2 to 3 minutes (only if they are easily flippable, don’t try and pry them out). In theory, you shouldn’t have to flip the donuts, as the Donut Maker should cook evenly, but as the Donut Maker ages, it can lose some zing in the top.
Yield: 9 doughnuts (which means one batch plus three since the Donut Maker holds six.)
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup half and half (milk, even plant-based, works too!)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Donut Maker with non-stick spray, and heat the Donut Maker according to the instructions.
- Put in mixing bowl and combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the half and half or milk, egg, vanilla, and oil and blend just until the ingredients are mixed well and dough is creamy:
- Immediately scoop the batter into a disposable decorating bag and close with a rubber band. Snip the tip and pipe a ring of dough into each of the molds. OR, just use a spoon to fill the molds with about two tablespoons of batter each.
- Close the lid and bake for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the Donut Maker and rest on a wire rack.
- Top with icing, confectioner's sugar or cinnamon sugar.
- Yield: 9 doughnuts (which means one batch plus three since the Donut Maker holds six. I think. I think mine are slightly too big since they have those ridges around the middle, so maybe you can get 10.)
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
9Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 92Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 179mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 2g
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FAQs
Why are my donuts tough? This could be due to a few things - either your oil temperature isn't hot or cool enough, or you over or under proofed the donut dough, meaning that it did not puff up in the oil. Check the oil temperature before each batch and make sure the donuts are properly proofed when you fry them.
How many mini donuts equal a regular donut? ›
About three mini donuts equal the size of one regular donut. Try a Fruity Pebble donut, one filled with Boston cream and another piped with key lime pie filling and topped with a sprinkle of graham cracker crust. You'll be able to finish them all without a stomachache.
Can you bake donuts instead of frying? ›
Old-fashioned cake doughnuts were deep-fried in hot fat; NEW-fashioned cake doughnuts are baked in a hot oven! Use a doughnut pan and this tasty recipe to create your choice of doughnuts.
How do you fill a mini donut pan? ›
Use a piping bag to fill your pan.
It is tricky to spoon batter evenly into a donut pan – and nearly impossible with a mini donut pan. Piping the batter in with a pastry bag or a ziploc bag with the corner snipped off will save you a lot of time and frustration.
What is the secret for soft doughnuts? ›
There's only one way to make doughnuts even softer and fluffier and that is by scalding some of the flour. Scalding is a technique used to not only make bread softer, but also to make it stay soft for longer. You can use it for pretty much any recipe you like.
What makes Krispy Kreme donuts so fluffy? ›
A batch of original glazed starts with Krispy Kreme doughnut mix, water and yeast, the same single-cell fungi used to make bread rise. The yeast is what makes the original glazed so light -- it puffs the dough up with air, so it's not dense like a cake doughnut (more on this later).
Can you make mini donuts without a donut pan? ›
You can successfully make a doughnut pan out of a muffin pan and aluminum foil. The doughnuts were perfectly moist, fluffy and delicious. They'll be smaller than your standard doughnut and certainly not uniform in shape, but the taste is all there.
What do you call a small donut without hole? ›
Jelly Doughnut
These classic doughnuts are typically round without a hole in the middle, and generally leavened with yeast. The center is stuffed with jelly, jam, or preserves (and sometimes chocolate!), giving you a burst of flavor with each bite.
What are small doughnuts called? ›
Essentially a ball of dough that's fried, fritters are a small, versatile doughnut that can be filled, glazed, or dusted with powdered or granulated sugar.
Do Dunkin donuts bake or fry their donuts? ›
Some Dunkin' locations bake their donuts in house, but not all. There are three ways Dunkin' locations can acquire donuts, according to TikTok user and franchise owner Amir Mohamed.
No, baked donuts do not taste the same as fried donuts. The cooking method affects the texture, flavor, and appearance of the donuts.
Are Starbucks donuts baked or fried? ›
Yes, you read that right. These donuts are baked not fried.
What is the best oil for mini donuts? ›
Vegetable oil and canola oil are both very good in this respect. The most important thing is to use the same oil for the same kinds of foods, since oil readily absorbs flavors and aromas. If you don't want donuts that taste like fish or French fries, change the oil in your fryer regularly!
How do you store homemade mini donuts? ›
They can be stored in the fridge up to a week, and frozen for up to 3 months. Don't put toppings on mini donuts you plan to freeze. To thaw, let mini donuts warm up to room temperature on the counter or microwave for 10-15 seconds.
How do you keep mini donuts fresh? ›
Place your donuts in storage bags or airtight containers.
Definitely put them in airtight bags or containers though so they stay fresh! The only time this isn't a good idea is when your donuts are cream-filled. In that case, you'll want to store them in the fridge so they don't spoil.
Why are my donuts not puffing up? ›
Check mix weight, water amount and water temperature calculations. Refer to water temperature calculations; keep batter temperature at 70°F-72°F/22°C-23°C. Adjust shortening temperature to 375°F/190°C. Check with litmus paper and change or filter frying shortening.
Why didn't my donuts puff up? ›
The liquid was too hot, or not hot enough.
It will usually tell you to use “warm” water. The water temperature should be between 110 - 115 F degrees. If your liquid is too hot (i.e. boiling) it will kill the yeast and prevent the rise. If it's not hot enough, the yeast won't have the heat needed to bloom.
Why did my donuts come out dense? ›
Yeast is a tiny yet magical organism that helps doughs of all kinds rise. Without yeast, your doughnuts might resemble dense disks rather than fluffy rings. There are a variety of types of yeasts available for purchase, and some bakers even capture native yeasts to create their own unique doughnut dough.
Why are my homemade donuts so dense? ›
Stiff/Dense Donuts: Under proofed dough. Poke the dough, if it springs back too quickly they are under proofed and need more time. Cracked Donuts: The donuts could be under-proofed, you didn't get a clean cut on the donuts when cutting them out, or the dough was too cold.
