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Donut forget…YOU are amazing! And, I think you bake the world a better place.
Okay, okay. I know, I’m a weird-doguh (I promise that’s probably the last one!).
It’s hard not to start a great recipe with a little baking pun or two.
My daughter and I recently worked together to create a new donut recipe using one of my favorite spices: cardamon. I loved getting creative with her in the kitchen – and talking through the process of developing a recipe. She was so funny and clever – we had a blast designing these donuts together. Obviously, for these Baked Cardamon Donuts, we decided sprinkles were a must!
Anyone who has traveled to Sweden knows how amazing cardamon is in almost anything, from coffee to baked goods. It’s an aromatic, warm, tastes-like-Christmas, and inviting flavor. Indeed, cardamon has a unique and distinctive flavor that is bold and delicious. And, I’m a sucker for it. So, when I found a cardamon extract at Ingebretsen’s Scandinavian Gifts & Foods (in Minneapolis), I knew I had to buy it and find a way to use it. This served as the inspiration for our Baked Cardamon Donuts!
And, DANG, these Baked Cardamon Donuts are so good!
Why We Love Them + You Will Too
Moist and chock-full of cardamom flavor, they are perfect with a morning coffee or an afternoon tea. Even my daughter declared them a great success (though, admittedly, she prefers cinnamon).
I recommend that you use a donut pan for these Baked Cardamon Donuts. While you can use a muffin tin as an alternative, they won’t be donuts – and the texture may change slightly.
Here’s the Recipe!
Baked Cardamon Donuts
Equipment
- 2 piping bags + large open tip
- A donut pan (or two)
- Food coloring (if you want to color the frosting)
- And, of course, sprinkles!
Ingredients
Donuts
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cardamom spice
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cardamom extract
Frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp cardamom spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease your donut pan – you may prefer using two standard donut pans (you can use a muffin tin, but then they won’t be donuts, and the texture may change).
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, spices, and salt until combined.
- Then, in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the melted butter, sugar + extracts. Mix until well combined and the texture is smooth.
- Slowly, alternate adding the sour cream + flour mixture to the wet ingredients (starting + ending with flour) until just combined. Do not overmix, or the donuts will be tough + dry.
- Using a piping bag, pipe the donut batter into the donut pan. Fill them about 2/3 full. Bake for 8-10 minutes. They are done when the toothpick comes out clean with a few crumbs. Let the donuts cool.
- While the donuts are cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, + cardamom spice until smooth. You can add food coloring, if desired.
- The icing should be thick. You want it to nestle on top of the donuts, but not drip too much (but it shouldn’t paste thick, either).
- Fill your second piping bag with the frosting and pipe over the top of the cooled donuts. Alternatively, you can dip and twist them out of a bowl filled with the frosting. Both techniques work, so it’s whichever one you prefer. Finally, top with your favorite sprinkles (or skip if you prefer)!
Enjoy!
Love these Baked Cardamon Donuts, too? I’d love to see them! Tag me on Instagram @knead.to.roam!
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