My love affair with these donuts began during an autumn trip to a small Vermont town where I stumbled upon a farm stand selling fresh-made cider donuts. The owner graciously shared her family recipe, which I’ve adapted over the years with my own twist—using real Vermont maple syrup instead of refined sugar. There’s something magical about the first bite of these donuts that brings me right back to that crisp fall morning with leaves crunching underfoot.
Vermont Maple Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Tender baked donuts infused with authentic Vermont maple syrup and dusted with cinnamon sugar for a delightful breakfast treat without the hassle of frying.
Prepare Baking Equipment
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two standard 6-cavity donut pans with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until smooth and well incorporated.
Make Batter
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together just until combined. Do not overmix—a few small lumps are fine and will help keep the donuts tender.
Fill Donut Pans
Transfer the batter to a large resealable plastic bag or piping bag. Cut off one corner and pipe the batter into the prepared donut pans, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
Bake the Donuts
Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the tops spring back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 2 minutes.
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating
While the donuts are baking, prepare the coating by mixing granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
Coat the Donuts
While donuts are still warm, brush each one lightly with melted butter on all sides, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until completely coated. Place on a wire rack to cool completely.
Delicious Baked Maple Cinnamon Donuts
Learn how to make delicious baked donuts with maple and cinnamon flavors for a healthier breakfast treat.
Unlike traditional fried donuts that require vats of hot oil and leave your kitchen smelling for days, these baked beauties come together with minimal mess and fuss. They’re ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish—perfect for spontaneous weekend breakfast plans or when surprise guests arrive. The maple syrup provides natural sweetness and complex flavor that refined sugar simply can’t match, while delivering trace minerals and antioxidants too.
Each donut offers the perfect contrast between the tender, cake-like interior and the slightly crisp exterior coated in cinnamon-sugar. The genuine maple flavor creates a sophisticated sweetness that pairs beautifully with morning coffee. The aroma is simply heavenly—warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple notes that fill your kitchen and draw everyone to the table.
Once you master the basic recipe, try experimenting with additional mix-ins like finely chopped apple or a touch of cardamom. These donuts make wonderful gifts for neighbors or teachers—simply package in a kraft paper box with a handwritten note. Watch faces light up when you present these homemade treats that taste like they came from a premium bakery but were made with love in your kitchen!
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