Moist Fluffy Banana Donuts (Print)
Soft cake-like banana donuts with ripe bananas, cinnamon, and a light vanilla glaze, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
# Ingredient List:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1/2 cup milk
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Optional Glaze
12 - 1 cup powdered sugar
13 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
14 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How-To Steps:
01 - Set oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a nonstick donut pan to ensure easy release.
02 - Combine mashed bananas, milk, eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until fully incorporated and smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute leavening agents and spices.
04 - Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until no dry spots remain; avoid overmixing to ensure a tender crumb.
05 - Transfer batter to a piping bag or resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe batter into prepared donut pan cavities, filling each about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until donuts rise, turn golden, and tops spring back when gently pressed.
07 - Remove from oven and allow donuts to rest in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust milk for desired consistency. Dip cooled donuts in glaze and set on the rack until glaze is set.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- The bananas keep these donuts so incredibly moist, it feels like a secret bakery hack.
- Baking instead of frying means less mess (and a guilt-free second donut).
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- Overmixing the batter results in tough donuts—resist the urge for perfection.
- Glazing them too soon causes the icing to melt away; give them time to cool completely.
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- Try using extra-ripe bananas with black spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- A wire rack set over parchment keeps clean-up easy when glazing.