Description
Baked Lemon Donuts with Lemon Glaze are a delightful treat that brightens any day. These light and fluffy donuts are infused with fresh lemon flavor and topped with a sweet, tangy glaze that’s simply irresistible. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, they’re a healthier alternative to traditional fried donuts. Enjoy the aroma of citrus filling your kitchen as you whip up this easy recipe, creating delicious memories with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, melted butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; mix gently until just combined.
- Fill donut molds three-quarters full and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- For glaze, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Dip cooled donuts into the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg