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Donut Muffin Recipe

These muffins taste just like a donut, with just the right hint of nutmeg and cinnamon, and are topped with the most delicious glaze!
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Cool10 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

Muffin ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk

Glaze ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp water hot

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line cupcake tray with liners.
  • In your mixer, beat together butter, oil and sugars until smooth. Add eggs and beat until fluffy. Add powder, soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt vanilla, milk and flour. Beat well.
  • Spoon batter into liners and fill to tops. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until tops are golden and springy to the touch. Let cool 10 minutes before adding Glaze.
  • To make the glaze, mix melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and water together. Mix until smooth.
  • When muffins have cooled slightly, dip the muffin top into the glaze and allow the glaze to harden. Once hardened, dip a second time and allow to harden. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1.6mg