Gigi's Oven Baked Doughnuts

Skip the frying and savor the irresistible charm of **Gigi's Oven Baked Doughnuts**, a lighter, homemade alternative to traditional doughnuts. These golden treats boast a soft, fluffy texture and are made using simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and a hint of vanilla extract. Baked to perfection in just 10 minutes, they’re quick, easy, and mess-free—ideal for busy mornings or a fun baking project. Customize your doughnuts with a delightful cinnamon-sugar coating or a dusting of powdered sugar for a sweet, bakery-style finish. With no deep fryer needed, this recipe delivers comfort and flavor in every bite while keeping things light and hassle-free. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime indulgence, these doughnuts are bound to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Whole milk
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 large Egg
• 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (optional, for coating)
• 0.5 cups Powdered sugar or granulated sugar (for coating)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a non-stick doughnut pan or spray it with baking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the doughnuts dense.

Step 5

Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the batter evenly into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the doughnuts are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the doughnuts to cool in the pan for 2–3 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

If desired, prepare your coating. For a cinnamon sugar coating, mix ground cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Dip each doughnut lightly in melted butter, then coat with the cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy! These doughnuts are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(767.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2339.5

Total Fat 62.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 365.5mg	0%
Sodium 1676.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 411.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g	0%
Total Sugars 222.8g
Protein 38.0g	0%

Vitamin D 134.3IU	0%
Calcium 323.0mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 640.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.7%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 69.9%