Lemon Donuts
These soft, citrusy lemon donuts are the perfect balance of fresh flavor and feel-good ingredients.Naturally sweetened and baked (not fried!), they make a bright, refreshing treat for snack time or dessert.With a light texture and a gentle lemon kick, they’re ideal for anyone looking for a reduced-sugar option that still delivers on taste.A fun, family-friendly bake – picky eater approved!
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350℉.
- Beat the eggs with the sugars until frothy.
- Mix in the flour, vanilla extract, baking powder, lemon zest, and butter, and combine everything well.
- Spray the donut pan with baking oil spray.
- Fill the dough with the medium cookie scoop, leaving a little of space at the top of the pan.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake on the middle rack for about 12 – 15 minutes.
- Test if the donuts are baked through with a toothpick. If no batter sticks to it, they are done.
- Let them cool on a cooling rack.
Optional
- Mix the powdered sugar with lemon juice until you have a thick glaze. Dip the donuts into the glaze and let the excess glaze drip back into the bowl where you prepared it.
Notes
Note 1: You can also use margarine or plant-based butter. I use unsalted sweet cream butter for this recipe.
Storage: Keep them at room temperature in a cake container for up to 4 days. You can also freeze them in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.