Greek Yogurt Cake Donuts (Print Version)
Light, baked donuts with tangy Greek yogurt and sweet vanilla glaze
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
09 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
10 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
→ Optional Glaze
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2-3 tbsp milk
13 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a donut pan with oil or nonstick cooking spray.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, eggs, Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure tender donuts.
05 - Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with one corner snipped off. Pipe the batter evenly into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity approximately 2/3 full.
06 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the donuts are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully remove them and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the glaze and place them back on the wire rack to set.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The Greek yogurt creates this incredible moist crumb that stays fresh for days unlike any other baked donut I have tried
- You get that bakery style satisfaction with minimal effort and practically no cleanup compared to frying
02 -
- Overfilling the donut cavities is the most common mistake and they will bake into weird shapes instead of proper rings
- Letting them cool completely before glazing prevents that beautiful coating from sliding right off onto your counter
03 -
- Use a full fat Greek yogurt for the most tender result because that fat content really matters here
- Room temperature ingredients prevent lumps and help everything blend together seamlessly