Recipe by Nora Cooks
Soft, warm, bakery style goodness that tastes like pure cozy joy
These cinnamon sugar doughnuts are everything you adore about a classic bakery treat, made simple and completely dairy free. Soft, tender and coated in a sparkling layer of cinnamon sugar, they bring pure comfort to breakfast plates, coffee breaks and sweet little moments throughout the day. The batter comes together in minutes and fills the kitchen with the kind of warm, nostalgic aroma that makes everyone want to grab one while they are still warm.
Whether you enjoy them fresh from the oven or dipped again in cinnamon sugar for extra sparkle, these doughnuts feel like a cozy hug with every bite. They are perfect for weekend baking, sharing with friends or treating yourself to something sweet and simple.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Warm, soft and tender with a sweet cinnamon coating.
- Fast baking time and easy ingredients.
- Great for breakfast, snacks or dessert.
- A homemade doughnut that feels bakery special.
Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 doughnuts 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
A Cozy Cinnamon Hug
These soft baked doughnuts are dipped in cinnamon sugar for the perfect warm and cozy treat. They are quick to make, easy to love and guaranteed to brighten any morning.
Ingredients
Doughnuts
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1 cup all purpose flour
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy milk
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1 tablespoon applesauce
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1 tablespoon melted vegan butter
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Topping
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup melted vegan butter
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 F and lightly spray a doughnut pan.
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In a large bowl whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
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Add soy milk, applesauce, melted vegan butter and vanilla. Stir until combined into a smooth, cake like batter.
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Spoon batter into doughnut pan, filling each well about three quarters full.
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Bake 9 to 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
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Cool for 2 to 3 minutes in the pan, then transfer doughnuts to a wire rack.
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Prepare topping by mixing sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Melt vegan butter in a separate bowl.
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Dip each doughnut into melted butter and then into cinnamon sugar to coat.
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Enjoy warm or store for up to two days at room temperature.
Notes
May substitute whole wheat pastry flour or spelt flour for the all purpose flour. I haven’t tested them with gluten-free flour.
To ensure sugar is vegan, use certified organic.
May use any kind of non-dairy milk in place of the soy milk.
I prefer earth balance brand vegan butter, and it’s what I recommend.
These donuts should freeze well, though I haven’t tested it. Simply freeze, then thaw overnight and perhaps warm in the microwave.
If you don’t have a donut pan: Consider making these as little muffins instead! Bake at the same temperature for 18-20 minutes, then coat in the melted vegan butter and cinnamon sugar.
For Oil Free donuts: Simply omit the melted vegan butter in the batter and the coating. The cinnamon sugar will still stick, but the donuts will taste lighter and less rich.
Enjoy these doughnuts warm with coffee, hot cocoa or a cozy chai. They also make a sweet addition to brunch spreads or weekend breakfasts.
Nutrition info is approximate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sweets and Treats
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Cozy, Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 225kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
