Moist Fluffy Banana Donuts (Print version)
Golden-baked banana donuts with a soft, cake-like crumb and optional vanilla glaze—ready in 30 minutes.
# What goes in:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1/2 cup milk
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Optional Glaze
12 - 1 cup powdered sugar
13 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
14 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Cooking steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a nonstick donut pan.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, milk, eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
04 - Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
05 - Transfer batter to a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until donuts are golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed.
07 - Remove from oven and let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip cooled donuts into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Let set for several minutes before serving.
# Tips from flavorandfeast:
01 -
- Baking these donuts leaves your entire home smelling like a warm bakery, and they’re way easier than you’d think.
- The bananas make them incredibly moist, so you never end up with a dry donut.
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- If you overmix the batter, the donuts turn gummy – stop folding as soon as it comes together.
- Letting the donuts cool before glazing is key or the glaze melts right off in streaks.
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- Save time by mashing bananas and mixing wet ingredients the night before; just add dry ingredients in the morning for fresh donuts.
- Piping the batter yields tidier rings than spooning it in – the little effort pays off with bakery-style perfection.