Greek Yogurt Cake Donuts (Printable)
Moist baked donuts with Greek yogurt offering a tangy twist on the classic treat
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon 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 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Optional Glaze
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2-3 tablespoons milk
13 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How To Make:
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 cinnamon until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, Greek yogurt, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the donuts tender.
05 - Transfer the batter to a piping bag or zip-top bag with one corner snipped off. Pipe the batter evenly into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
06 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until the donuts are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Let the donuts cool 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 cooled donuts into the glaze and place them back on the rack to set.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The Greek yogurt makes them incredibly moist without any trickiness or waiting time
- You get that bakery style treat at home with zero hot oil splattering your stovetop
02 -
- Overmixing the batter creates tough donuts so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- The glaze sets quickly so have your rack ready and work fast once you start dipping
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly creating a more uniform batter
- A cookie scoop works perfectly for transferring batter to the piping bag without mess