Cinnamon Glazed Doughnuts

Alex Kornswiet
Cinnamon is a flavor that I can't get enough of - I'm obsessed with any spice cake (carrot and pumpkin for example), and it's great on a variety of breakfast items and dishes. These doughnuts focus on that cinnamon flavor, but the base is still a vanilla cake, so it's not overwhelming. If you've ever heard of the cinnamon challenge, you know that a handful of cinnamon is too much! It's a spice that's best used in moderation, and it still shines through. The secret ingredient here is soaking the milk in cinnamon toast crunch! For more information, read the recipe below and the blog post associated with this recipe :)
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Servings 12 doughnuts

Ingredients
  

Doughnuts

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup milk you will soak a handful of cinnamon toast crunch in this milk until the cereal is soggy. Then drain the milk and just use that for the recipe.

Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare doughnut pans with cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together butter and sugar, and beat together until combined. Add egg whites and oil to the medium bowl, and mix until combined.
  • Add the flour mixture, and mix until combined. It will be a little dry, since you haven’t added the milk.
  • Finally, add the milk and mix completely.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly brown around the edges and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean. Cool the doughnuts in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the simple glaze by mixing together the ingredients in a small bowl. Slowly add the milk until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Whlie still warm, carefully remove the doughnuts from the pans, place them on a wire rack, and pour over your desired amount of glaze.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

SERVING: Enjoy as is, with a cup of coffee, or on the side of any breakfast. These can also be enjoyed for dessert!
STORAGE: Store lightly wrapped in plastic wrap, at room temperature. Enjoy within 1-2 days for the freshest taste and texture.