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Orange Spice Donuts

Manila Spoon
You'll love the irresistible fusion of citrus and spice in our delicious orange spice donuts! Made with fresh orange juice, warm aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, plus a citrus-flavored glaze, these homemade donuts are perfect for breakfast or dessert. They're also baked and not fried so these donuts are more wholesome than the storebought variety!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 234 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted and cooled
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

For the Glaze

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 F and generously grease two donut pans with nonstick cooking spray to ensure easy release.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a thick batter forms.
  • Gently fold in the fresh orange juice and orange zest until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pans, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the tops of the donuts are lightly golden brown and spring back when lightly pressed with your finger.
  • Allow the donuts to cool in the pans for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
  • When the donuts are cool, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and two tablespoons of orange juice.
  • Add more juice, if needed, to thin the glaze.
  • Dip the top of each donut in the glaze and place it back on the wire rack.
  • Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 251mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 108IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword How to make Orange Spice Donuts
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