Description
Hot Honey Cinnamon Apple Donuts are a delightful twist on traditional baked treats, blending the warm flavors of cinnamon with the spicy sweetness of hot honey. These fluffy donuts are perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy brunch or an afternoon snack. With a simple preparation process and customizable options, you can easily impress your friends and family. The rich taste and exciting flavor profile make these donuts a must-try dessert that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup whole milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup hot honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, applesauce, hot honey, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fill each cavity of the donut pan halfway with batter and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before removing from the pan and drizzle with additional hot honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg