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gluten free baked vanilla donuts resting on serving board
Sarah Erickson

Gluten-Free Baked Vanilla Cake Donuts with Glaze

Enjoy soft, fluffy gluten-free vanilla cake donuts topped with a sweet glaze and natural sprinkles. These baked treats are easy to make, kid-friendly, and perfect for parties. No artificial dyes!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients:
  • 2 cups gluten-free flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup oil
Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp milk
Optional:
  • 3 Tbsp dye-free sprinkles

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a non-stick donut pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla, and oil until well mixed.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Transfer batter to a piping bag or plastic storage bag with corner snipped.
  6. Pipe batter into donut pan, filling each cavity 2/3 full.
  7. Bake 12-15 minutes until lightly golden and springy to touch.
  8. Cool in pan 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
  9. For glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Dip cooled doughnuts and return to rack to set. Add dye-free sprinkles or topping of choice.