Greek Yogurt Cake Donuts (Printable)
Moist baked donuts with Greek yogurt offering a tangy spin on the classic treat
# 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
# Steps:
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 ground cinnamon until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the granulated sugar, eggs, Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
04 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated. Take care not to overmix the batter.
05 - Transfer the batter to a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the batter evenly into the prepared donut cavities, filling each about two-thirds full.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the donuts are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Let the donuts rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully remove them and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the glaze and place them back on the rack to set.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Baked instead of fried so you can have two without the guilt
- Greek yogurt makes them incredibly moist and gives a subtle tang that balances the sweetness perfectly
02 -
- Overmixing will make them tough so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- Letting them cool completely before glazing prevents the icing from melting right off
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients mix more evenly and create a better texture
- A zip top bag with the corner cut works perfectly if you do not have a piping bag