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Baked Banana Donuts with Brown Butter Glaze Recipe

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Delight in these moist and flavorful baked banana donuts topped with a rich and nutty brown butter glaze. Made with overripe bananas, warm spices, and a luscious homemade glaze, these donuts offer a perfect balance of sweetness and comforting flavors without the heaviness of deep frying.

Ingredients

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Brown Butter Glaze

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream (hot)

Banana Donuts

  • 2 overripe bananas (about 200g)
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 egg (at room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Make the brown butter: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat for about 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently. Watch carefully until the butter forms a thick foam and turns a golden brown color with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning.
  2. Prepare the glaze base: Transfer the browned butter into a bowl and stir in the powdered sugar until well combined. Refrigerate the mixture until it solidifies while you prepare the donuts.
  3. Preheat the oven and prepare donut pan: Set your oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray your donut pan thoroughly with cooking spray and set it aside. Using a large donut pan will yield large, bakery-style donuts.
  4. Mix wet ingredients for the donuts: In a large bowl, mash the overripe bananas until smooth. Add the oil, egg, vanilla extract, and brown sugar. Mix gently until the ingredients are fully combined.
  5. Add dry ingredients: Sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture, mixing gently to avoid overmixing which can make the donuts tough.
  6. Fill the donut pan: Evenly divide the batter among the six prepared donut cavities, filling each about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
  7. Bake the donuts: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 17-19 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a donut; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool the donuts: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them carefully to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
  9. Prepare the glaze: Remove the brown butter mixture from the refrigerator. It will be solid at this point. Add the hot heavy cream and whisk until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. If too thick, gradually add more hot cream, 1/2 tablespoon at a time, until you reach a thick glaze consistency.
  10. Glaze the donuts: Dip each cooled donut into the brown butter glaze, coating the top thoroughly. Let the excess drip off and set aside to allow the glaze to firm up slightly.
  11. Serve and enjoy: Optionally, decorate the glazed donuts with caramelized banana slices or enjoy them plain for a rich and comforting treat.

Notes

  • Use a large donut pan for bakery-style donuts; mini pans will yield smaller portions and adjust baking time accordingly.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the donuts tender and soft.
  • If you want a sweeter glaze, you can add more powdered sugar, but the brown butter and banana sweetness usually balance well.
  • Caramelized banana slices make a beautiful and tasty garnish.
  • Make sure bananas are very ripe for optimal sweetness and moisture.

Keywords: banana donuts, baked donuts, brown butter glaze, homemade donuts, banana dessert, cinnamon donuts, healthy donuts

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