Greek Yogurt Cake Donuts (Printable)
Light, baked donuts made with Greek yogurt for a tangy twist and tender crumb. Easy 27-minute treat.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/2 tsp 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 tsp vanilla extract
→ Optional Glaze
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2-3 tbsp milk
13 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
# Steps:
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 fully combined.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender texture.
05 - Transfer batter to a piping bag or zip-top bag with corner snipped. Pipe batter evenly into prepared donut pan, filling each cavity 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 pan for 5 minutes, then carefully remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip cooled donuts into glaze and place on rack to set.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The Greek yogurt makes them incredibly moist without any butter or complicated techniques
- They bake in just 12 minutes and your kitchen stays clean
02 -
- Overfilling the donut pan will make them lose their signature shape
- Letting them cool completely before glazing prevents the icing from melting off
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly into the batter
- A zip top bag works perfectly if you do not have a piping bag on hand