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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!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 12 Pieces
Calories: 148kcal
Course: snack, dessert, sweet
Cuisine: German
Author: Denise Stier

Ingredients
 

Optional

Equipment

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Donut | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 0.03mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg