Get ready to indulge in the ultimate cozy treat with our Baked Gingerbread Donuts. These delightful vegan and gluten-free friendly donuts are infused with the warm, aromatic spices of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, creating a perfectly spiced bite that's soft and tender. And the best part? You only need one bowl to whip them up!
How To Make Gingerbread Donuts
Ingredients for Gingerbread Donuts:
- 1 ¼ cup milk (almond, oat, or regular dairy milk)
- ¼ cup melted butter (regular or vegan)
- ½ cup molasses or maple syrup
- ½ cup cane sugar, brown sugar, or coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (regular or gluten-free)
Ingredients for Cream Cheese Frosting:
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 oz cream cheese (regular or vegan)
- 2 tablespoon softened or melted butter (regular or vegan)
Instructions For Gingerbread Donuts
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray your silicone donut molds with non-stick baking spray.
Prepare the batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, molasses (or maple syrup), sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir until well mixed. Gradually add the flour to the mixture and stir until a smooth batter forms.
Fill the molds & bake: Spoon the batter into the donut molds, filling each about ⅔ full. Place the molds in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the donuts are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and frost: Allow the donuts to cool completely on a wire rack. While the donuts cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing the powdered sugar, cream cheese, and softened butter until smooth. Once the donuts are completely cool, spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting on top and enjoy your delicious, spiced gingerbread donuts!
Frequently Asked Questions
To keep your gingerbread donuts fresh and delicious, follow these storage tips:
Short-Term Storage
Room Temperature: Store the donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. This keeps them soft and fresh without needing refrigeration.
Long-Term Storage
Refrigeration: For longer storage, place the donuts in an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 1 week. This helps to maintain their freshness and prevent spoilage.
Freezing
Freeze Unfrosted: If you want to store them for an even longer period, you can freeze the donuts. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze individually, then transfer them to an airtight freezer bag or container. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Freeze Frosted: If you’ve already frosted the donuts, freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet first, then transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag. To prevent the frosting from sticking, you might want to place parchment paper between layers.
Thawing
At Room Temperature: To enjoy frozen donuts, thaw them at room temperature for about 1-2 hours.
In the Oven: For a freshly-baked taste, warm the thawed donuts in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes.
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Gingerbread Donuts
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
- fork and spoon for mixing
- whisk or electric hand mixer
- non-stick spray
Ingredients
Gingerbread Donut Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup milk almond, oat, or regular dairy milk work best
- ¼ cup melted butter regular or vegan
- ½ cup molasses or maple syrup
- ½ cup cane sugar, brown sugar, or coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger spice
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg spice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups regular or gluten-free all purpose flour
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 oz cream cheese regular or vegan
- 2 tablespoon soft or melted butter regular or vegan
Instructions
Gingerbread Donut Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Spray your silicone donut molds with non-stick baking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the milk, butter, maple syrup or molasses, sugar, vanilla, spices, baking powder, and baking soda together. Then, add the flour and mix until a batter is formed.
- Use a spoon to transfer the batter into the silicone donut molds, filling each mold about ⅔ of the way full.
- Bake the donuts in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until they are golden brown. Remove and allow them to cool. While the donuts bake, make the cream cheese frosting by mixing the powdered sugar, soft butter, and cream cheese together. Once the donuts have cooled, frost them and enjoy!
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