Description
Delight in these soft and fluffy Cinnamon Sugar Vegan Donuts, baked to perfection and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar topping. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or an indulgent snack, these donuts combine plant-based ingredients like soy milk, applesauce, and vegan butter for a cruelty-free treat that everyone can enjoy.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons soy milk
- 1 tablespoon applesauce
- 1 tablespoon melted vegan butter (for batter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
Topping
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted vegan butter (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a donut pan with non-stick spray to ensure easy donut removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the soy milk, applesauce, melted vegan butter, and vanilla paste into the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly with a large wooden spoon until the batter is smooth and resembles cake batter consistency—neither too thick nor too runny.
- Fill the Donut Pan: Spoon the batter into the donut pan cavities, or pipe the batter by filling a large ziplock bag, cutting a hole in one corner, and squeezing it into the pan. Fill each cavity about three-quarters full, being careful not to overfill to preserve the donut shape.
- Bake the Donuts: Bake for 9-10 minutes, or until edges turn lightly golden brown. If your donut pan is larger, baking time might extend slightly. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack lined with parchment paper to cool completely.
- Prepare the Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon for the topping. In another bowl, melt the vegan butter for dipping.
- Coat the Donuts: Dip each cooled donut into the melted vegan butter, coating one or both sides per your preference, then dredge it in the cinnamon sugar mixture to evenly coat the surface.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy the donuts immediately for best flavor and texture. They can be stored covered at room temperature for up to two days, but are best eaten within one day.
Notes
- For easier piping, use a large ziplock bag and cut a small hole at one corner to fill the donut pan evenly.
- Donuts rise during baking, so avoid overfilling the pan to keep the classic donut hole.
- Use room temperature soy milk and melted vegan butter for best batter consistency.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature and avoid refrigeration to prevent drying out.
- You can customize the topping by adding a pinch of nutmeg or using different plant-based milk alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
