Oven Baked Maple Bacon Glazed Donuts
There is something to say about starting the morning with something sweet and savory- specifically sweet maple and and crispy bacon! These baked Maple Bacon Donuts bring that classic flavor you love right to your own kitchen, without the fuss of frying. Each fluffy donut is infused with maple syrup, smoky bacon pieces, and finished with a silky maple icing (and of course topped with more bacon). Perfect for a cozy weekend brunch treat, these donuts hit that perfect balance of salty, sweet, and satisfying!
Servings 8 donuts
Calories 325kcal
Cost $5
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup buttermilk at room temperature
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup bacon finely diced (about 2-3 pieces)
Maple Glaze
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp milk or cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup bacon finely diced (2-3 pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spray donut molds with nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp salt
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, buttermilk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined.⅓ cup maple syrup, ½ cup buttermilk , 2 tbsp unsalted butter , 1 large egg , 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- Add the bacon to the batter, folding gently until mixed in.¼ cup bacon
- Scoop this mixture into a piping/ziploc bag to pipe into the donut pan. You could also just spoon the batter into the pan if you prefer.
- Fill the donut pan 1/2 full with batter. Don't overfill the donuts because they rise while baking. If you are using silicone donut molds, place them on a baking sheet before putting them into the oven.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes until lightly golden brown on sides. Transfer the donut pan to a wire rack and allow the donuts to cool for about 5 minutes. Carefully take the donuts out of the pan and allow them to cool before icing.
Make the icing
- In a medium bowl, melt the butter. Add in the maple syrup, powdered sugar, and vanilla, mixing until smooth. If icing is too thick, add more maple syrup or milk. If it's too thin, add more powdered sugar.4 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Dip or drizzle donuts with glaze. Sprinkle the tops with the diced bacon. Allow the glaze to set before storing.¼ cup bacon
Notes
- These donuts are best consumed fresh, day of.
- Store in an airtight container for 1-2 days at room temperature, or 3-4 days in the fridge.
- You can also freeze these donuts after the icing has completely set, putting them in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Allow them to sit at room temperature to defrost.
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 328IU | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg