Donut Maker fun: How to make mini baked donuts with the Babycakes Donut Maker — delicious easy recipe idea for breakfast.
Babycakes Donut Maker recipe
This vanilla Babycakes Donut Maker recipe is a family favorite!
My mother-in-law got my daughter–well, me–the Babycakes donut maker for Christmas, which may or may not have been my suggestion. And we love it!
more donut maker recipes
By the way, if you like this recipe, check out
- how to make biscuit donuts in the Donut Maker
- (my most-often used) pancake mix donuts in the Donut Maker
- Use the DonutMaker to make Cookie Monster donuts.
- Want something healthy? Trail mix donuts.
review
It did occur to me, “Hmmm, another piece of kitchenware I’ll have to find a place for to gather dust,” but I’ve a feeling this one might will spared the dust part.
It really is super easy to use and a jillion times quicker than making traditional doughnuts.
Plus, I’m a total doughnut purist. None of this “baked” stuff, I like them deep-fried and unhealthy. But wouldn’t ya’ know it?
These were really good and really doughnutty. So all in all, Go Babycakes donut Maker. You make a good doughnut in three to five minutes.
(It also comes with a handy dandy prong tool thing and a handy dandy wire rack).
donut topping ideas
Here are a few ideas to add to your mini baked donuts.
- Dusting of confectioner’s sugar
- Bakery-style frosting and sprinkles
- Quick donut glaze
- Drizzle honey or maple syrup
- Brush with melted butter and add cinnamon sugar
doughnut recipe for Babycakes Donut Maker
Prepare the Donut Maker with non-stick spray, and heat the Donut Maker according to the instructions.
Put in mixing bowl and combine:
Add and blend just until the ingredients are mixed well and dough is creamy:
Immediately scoop the batter into a disposable decorating bag and close with a rubber band. Snip the tip and pipe a ring of dough into each of the molds. (Or, just use a spoon!) About 2 tablespoons will fit in each cavity.
Close the lid and bake for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the Donut Maker and rest on a wire rack. Top with icing, confectioner’s sugar or cinnamon sugar.
TIP: To help evenly brown the donuts, you may flip them after 2 1/2 to 3 minutes (only if they are easily flippable, don’t try and pry them out). In theory, you shouldn’t have to flip the donuts, as the Donut Maker should cook evenly, but as the Donut Maker ages, it can lose some zing in the top.
Yield: 9 doughnuts (which means one batch plus three since the Donut Maker holds six.)
making doughnuts with the Babycakes Donut Maker
The BEST easy mini baked donuts. This Babycakes Donut Maker recipe is delicious and fun for breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup half and half (milk, even plant-based, works too!)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Donut Maker with non-stick spray, and heat the Donut Maker according to the instructions.
- Put in mixing bowl and combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the half and half or milk, egg, vanilla, and oil and blend just until the ingredients are mixed well and dough is creamy:
- Immediately scoop the batter into a disposable decorating bag and close with a rubber band. Snip the tip and pipe a ring of dough into each of the molds. OR, just use a spoon to fill the molds with about two tablespoons of batter each.
- Close the lid and bake for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the Donut Maker and rest on a wire rack.
- Top with icing, confectioner's sugar or cinnamon sugar.
- Yield: 9 doughnuts (which means one batch plus three since the Donut Maker holds six. I think. I think mine are slightly too big since they have those ridges around the middle, so maybe you can get 10.)
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
9Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 92Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 179mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 2g
Jean says
This looks so good! Suggestion: cake donuts (versus yeast donuts-think Krispy Kreme) usually have a bit of nutmeg in the batter. This will take it over the top 😊😋
meaghanmountford says
Love the idea of adding nutmeg! I often add nutmeg to different dishes, both sweet and savory.
Lina P says
These were easy and super yummy. My only complaint is they were too fluffy. I’d like them a little bit more dense.
Sarah Fode says
Has anyone tried using this recipe in a waffle iron?
Krista Ondish says
My 4 yr old granddaughter and I just made these and they are super delicious and so easy for her to do. We dipped the in melted butter and she shook them in a bag with cinnamon and sugar and they were perfect!! Keep the great recipes coming!! Thank you!
meaghanmountford says
Hi Krista! Love that you were able to have your granddaughter join you in the kitchen! Butter and cinnamon sugar sounds divine!
Kj says
Hello, what donut maker was used? my babycakes maker definitely doesnt make donuts this large. mine arw actually way smaller
meaghanmountford says
This one looks like the one I have (it’s the original) but it definitely wasn’t 75 bucks! No idea why it’s so much. The donuts are very small, a couple inches across. And it has 6 cavities. https://www.amazon.com/Babycakes-Nonstick-Coated-Donut-Maker/dp/B0073W5ZMQ/ref=asc_df_B0073W5ZMQ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=242029716474&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10866796185423912772&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007536&hvtargid=pla-396525511562&psc=1
Kj says
The ones in the picture you posted are way thicker than mine. how do you get them to rise so well?
meaghanmountford says
My donut maker is super old, so I wonder if yours is newer the cavities are larger? Also, if your baking powder is old (mine usually lasts forever, and I forget to switch it out sometimes) it can prevent rising. I also tend to flip them half way because the bottom browns more than the top.
Ray says
First go today ,well pleased will get better as time goes bye. I used a potato scoop to transfer mix onto machine saves the mess but thank you.
Jackie says
These look amazing and super easy! will they hold up well by being dipped in melted chocolate?
meaghanmountford says
Hi Jackie, they should be tough enough to dip in chocolate! I would either hold the donuts and dip half or submerge and remove with a fork.
Lizzie says
These are tasty and so easy to make!! Glazed a few and made a few vanilla dipped with sprinkles. Thanks for sharing!😊
meaghanmountford says
Yum, thank you Lizzie!
Susan Melton says
I tried several donut recipes before finding this one. I actually quadruple the recipe and use a regular size donut iron. I make these with gluten free flour and coffee creamer (to be lactose free) for our small eatery and people drive over an hour just for our donuts! These donuts are light and fluffy and definitely not “cakey”. I have it on good authority – from our patrons – that you can freeze the donuts and they STILL taste as good as when they were first made!
meaghanmountford says
I love this so much! And I love your suggestions. I’m going to try them myself! Thanks so much Susan!!
Monique says
What kind of gluten free flour works for this recipe? My husband has celiac’s disease and is really missing delicious donuts!!
meaghanmountford says
Hi Monique, My personal favorite gluten-free flour to use is Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 baking flour. But any gluten-free flour that is a one to one ratio with all-purpose flour should work!
Kay says
I tried these doughnuts but I think there is too much baking powder in this recipe. After eating just one I have that constant bitter taste in my mouth from the baking powder.
meaghanmountford says
Hi Kay, I haven’t experienced that, but I would also check the date on your baking powder.
Angeli says
Hello, just wanted to know if you have a yeast donut recipe using the mini donut maker? Wanted more of like a yeast donut rather than a cake/pancake donut. Thank you so much!!
meaghanmountford says
Hi Angeli, Unfortunately I don’t. I’m not sure if they would spread/rise to much in the small appliance? Might be worth a try though!
Danielle Perkins says
I made these today and they didn’t rise. Well I came back to look at the ingredients, and forgot the baking powder! I’m by no means a baker so definitely a newbie mistake, however I’m going to try again here shortly and see if I can get them to rise! The taste was good. I did end up adding a tad bit of cinnamon but I think I’m going to coat them in cinna sugar after done that might be better! Thanks for the easy recipe!
meaghanmountford says
Oh no! I’ve made that mistake way too many times myself! I love the idea to add cinnamon. Yum!