Greek Yogurt Cake Donuts (Printable)
Light baked donuts made with Greek yogurt for a moist texture and subtle tang, topped with sweet vanilla glaze.
# What You'll 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 It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a donut pan with oil or nonstick cooking spray.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat sugar, eggs, Greek yogurt, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and thoroughly combined.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing gently until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough donuts.
05 - Transfer batter to a piping bag or zip-top bag with corner snipped. Pipe batter evenly into prepared donut pan cavities, filling each about 2/3 full.
06 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until donuts are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
08 - Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Dip cooled donuts into glaze and place on wire rack to set.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Baked instead of fried means you can eat two without the guilt
- Greek yogurt keeps them incredibly moist for days
- The glaze sets perfectly but stays soft enough to bite through
02 -
- Overmixing the batter will make donuts tough instead of tender
- Letting them cool completely before glazing prevents the icing from melting right off
- The glaze thickens as it sits, so add milk one tablespoon at a time
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and prevent overmixing
- A piping bag gives the most even distribution, but a spoon works with patience
- Don't overfill the pan or they lose their signature donut shape while baking