I remember a time in my life when I didn’t care for doughnuts. I was in college, and apparently I had the ability to turn off some little switch that kept me from liking things that were not so great for you. You know that switch? The one that seems to take over when you go out on a date with a new guy and even though they have scallops and steak and cheesecake and chocolate cake on the menu, you’ll just have “salad and water”. That crazy switch.
Well the switch is back on and has been for quite some time. What is it about doughnuts and their appeal? Even if someone just mentions the word doughnuts, I’m done for. I can’t get doughnuts off my mind until I head to the local doughnut shop or Krispy Kreme and cure my craving.
So, the other day when Shugary Sweets had the prettiest vanilla bean doughnuts on her blog, I caved and instead of heading to Krispy Kreme, I headed to Amazon and ordered this doughnut pan.
Yesterday morning, my doughnut pan and I spent some time together in the kitchen getting acquainted. I’ve made doughnuts at home before and loved them, but they were the yeasty, fried, kind. (This yeast doughnut recipe is awesome, by the way). I have never made baked doughnuts though, until now.
I used the recipe for Baked Donuts Karly from Buns in My Oven had on her blog. Although baked doughnuts won’t keep me from heading to Krispy Kreme every now and then, they’ll give me a great alternative when I don’t feel like leaving the house to curb my cravings. And, did I mention they are quick? So quick… and easy to make. Go get yourself a doughnut pan, stat!
For some variety, I did part of the doughnuts in the buttery cinnamon sugar glaze from Karly’s recipe. For the other half, I made this creamy, indulgent, glaze out of Biscoff Spread. So much for making these doughnuts better for you than at the doughnut shop, right?
Now, I just need to find that switch I had back in college. I think my thighs would thank me.
Biscoff Glaze for Homemade Baked Doughnuts
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Biscoff Cookie Spread
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Place ingredients in a small bowl. Mix together until smooth.
- For glazed doughnuts, simply dip the top of each doughnut in the glaze, shaking off the excess. Set on a piece of wax paper until set.
Check out these other baked doughnut recipes:
- Baked Red Velvet Cake Doughnuts from How Sweet Eats
- Blueberry Lemon Glazed Doughnuts from Wanna Be a Country Cleaver
- Baked Chocolate Doughnuts from Tracey’s Culinary Adventure
- Baked S’Mores Doughnuts from Fake Ginger
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Maria says
You know I am loving these:)
Kristen says
I almost crushed some Biscoff cookies on top, but thought I’d hold back 😉
Jenny Flake says
Oh yah!!! Love the shiny gooey Biscoff glaze!
Kristen says
Isn’t it like gold?
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
I LOVE that you baked donuts at home!! We love our donut pan and I need to break it out again1! PS: Would you judge me if I said I’ve never had biscoff and don’t even quite know what it is? I feel like such a loser – it’s apparently all the rage!!
Kristen says
Trust me – if you want to stay your skinny self, you won’t discover Biscoff, ever. Cookies on the Delta flights are Biscoff. The spread is just that turned into cookie butter. It’s evil!
Shaina says
It is days like today I wish we were neighbors.
Kristen says
I’d like that on more days than today… as long as it was someplace warmer 😉
megan {Country Cleaver} says
Baked donuts are always a great idea. I’m so glad I’m over that phase of passing up things that are “bad” for me for the sake of looking dainty – because steak and scallops on a date and donuts are always the way to go. 🙂 Thanks for the link back, K. XOXO!!
Kristen says
I probably should get my dainty on a little more often… but I’ll go for steak and scallops any day over water!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I need to get a donut pan and make these gorgeous and tempting treats! Especially if there is Biscoff involved!
Kristen says
I’m so glad I got one. I’ve resisted for so long, but these were such a hit with the family. I can’t wait to make more!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
Biscoff glaze? I LOVE IT!!! These sound fabulous!
Kristen says
They are, very much so. Next I need to try your beautiful vanilla bean doughnuts!
Shanna@ pineapple and coconut says
I got a donut pan for Christmas. I have two mini ones and now a regular sized one now and I have yet to make donuts. I forever banned myself from frying donuts ( or anything that needs to be deep fried for that matter) but I really need to make baked ones especially since my kiddos keep begging me to make them. And biscoff glaze?? yum
Amanda says
Seriously? Um, wow. I am going to be dreaming of these until I get one. And I am pretty sure I never had that little switch that told me to stop. Dang it. It all makes sense now.
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says
It’s been a while since I’ve used my donut pan. I need to pull it out and try that glaze.
Ashley says
So, I must have read the blog post incorrectly…I couldn’t tell exactly which recipe you used for the cake doughnuts. The kind of doughnuts from Krispy Kreme make me sick because they’re too sweet. However, cake doughnuts are the love of my life 🙂
I’d love to know which recipe exactly you used for the doughnuts.
Thanks!! These look AWESOME!
Kristen says
So sorry for the confusion! I used this recipe:
http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2012/02/09/baked-donuts/
Karly says
Girl, I am OBSESSED with my donut pan and coming up with new donuts and new glazes. You just totally outdid me on your first try with this glaze! I love it!
Thanks for linking me up. Appreciate it! 🙂
Cookbook Queen says
These are just gorgeous. There has NEVER been a time in my life where my doughnut switch was turned off…although sometimes it needs to be. My thighs can attest to that.
Paula - bell'alimento says
I can’t remember a time I didn’t love doughnuts. I need to break my pan out these look faboosh.
Amber (Sprinkled With Flour) says
We love doughnuts in our house, in fact my husband and son have a tradition of having a father/son doughnut breakfast every now and then. They love it. My grandpa owned a bakery and made an awesome cake doughnut,, but do you know I never make them at home? This recipe sounds fabulous enough to make me want to whip some up though…I just have to run to the store for a doughnut pan first. 🙂
Barbara | Creative Culinary says
I’ve always loved doughnuts; from when I had nary a thought about whether they were good for me til now. These look perfect!!
Diane {Created by Diane} says
Oh my that biscoff glaze looks fabulous!!
LOVE you photos, I really wish I could reach right out and grab a doughnut!
Cassie | Bake Your Day says
I adore this glaze, Kristen! So perfect for donuts!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Biscoff can do no wrong! I’ve made so many things with it but never a glaze! I need to get all over this one!
Amy says
Oh my word, Kristen. I can’t even imagine how good these must be. YUM!
TidyMom says
OMG…….I just want to reach in to the screen and grab one!! ok, you’ve sold me, I’m buying the darn donut pan that I keep putting in my cart and never buy!!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
Oh mylanta, These. Look. AMAZING.
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
I was in the store yesterday with a doughnut pan in my hand and put it back! Now I’m seriously regretting that decision.
Loretta says
I seriously need to bite the bullet on a doughnut pan! I’m sold:)
Wendy @ AMFT says
OMGoodness……Kristen…..these look heavenly. Is it weird that I want to lick my screen?!?!?! 🙂
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
Cake doughnuts are my favorite! This glaze is amazing!
Heidi @ Bits of Sunshine says
I have always had a donut ‘problem’ I love them far too much! This glaze is off the hook! WOW!
marla says
Oh wow!!! These are beautiful treats….especially with that glaze!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
These make me SO happy… even though I’ve yet to try a baked donut. I just love the flavors here. And seriously, what is up with that crazy switch?! Girls have issues 😉
Caroline @ chocolate & carrots says
They look so warm and gooey!!! Breakfast perfection. 😀
Sarah W. Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says
Oh. Wow. Those look incredible. I haven’t caved on the pan (um, yet) … but amazing donuts like these make it so, so hard not to.
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
Clearly I need to dust off my donut pan. Delicious Kristen!
Gina says
Oh my!!!! I have been really wanting to pick up a pan to make my own. We have actually been discussing it a lot- because I do really want to be able to make them whenever I want. The issue is – do I really need to & will it happen way too frequently. At this time it’s too hard to get a doughnut which is good for my backside- 🙂 I might just cave & pick one up anyhow
susan says
I have the mini doughnut pans, but not the large. I think these are a must have kitchen accessory!
katie says
gahhhh you had me at biscoff! i’ve only made baked donuts a few times and the times I have made them I’ve inhaled them! lol. must try biscoff glaze soon.
Mr. & Mrs. P says
These look amazing!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
I just got a mini donut pan for Christmas, I need to get working! These look incredible, I just want to grab a spoon for that glaze!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Oh my word. This looks amazing. I’m craving for a hot doughnut right about now.
Lora @cakeduchess says
These are just dreamy, Kristen. I’ve been craving one ever since I saw them on FB the other day. So now I need to bake some cake donuts really soon:)
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says
I really need to buy myself a donut pan! I think I’d be making them every day…yikes!!
Kate@Diethood says
Oh my Gah…that glaze!! I make baked doughnuts all the time…I like to think I’m going with the healthier option even though I smother them with vanilla glaze, or chocolate glaze, now biscoff glaze…
shelly (cookies and cups) says
I have the doughnut switch too, although it’s never been in the off position. Like ever.
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says
I just bought come cookie butter yesterday! These donuts sound wonderful…..might need to go buy a doughnut pan. 🙂
JulieD says
Oh my gee!! To die for…these pictures are killing me!! <3 biscoff!
Ali | Gimme Some Oven says
Biscoff and donuts in the same sentence??? You sold me! 🙂
I love that glaze-y picture!
Nutmeg Nanny says
You’re killing me! I need these in my belly right now!
Monet says
I have been wanting to make doughnuts all week. How did you know? These look just scrumptious, my friend. Thank you for sharing….and for injecting a dose of sweetness into my day. I hope you have a great end to your week!
Mackenzie Tracey says
I can’t stop looking at those mouthwatering donuts! My mouth is salivating.. gosh…….
Emily @ Life on Food says
Oh doughnuts. They make my stomach ache but I keep going back for more.
Heather @ The Unsophisticated Kitchen says
I made baked doughnuts before and they were more like muffins, so my husband was disappointed…he’s all about the fried stuff. But I think he would like these. They look delicious!
peabody says
Ohhhh….look at that glaze!
Ron Merlin says
I’m making baked donuts tomorrow and am going to make a Trader Joes Speculoos frosting based upon your Biscoff recipe.
Jett Whitfield says
OMGosh!! These look amazing, Thanks for this one =)