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Baked Banana Donuts with Brown Butter Glaze Recipe

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Delicious baked banana donuts topped with a rich and nutty brown butter glaze. These moist, flavorful donuts are made with overripe bananas and warm spices, then baked to perfection before being dipped in a smooth, lightly sweetened brown butter glaze. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or an indulgent snack.

Ingredients

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For the Brown Butter Glaze

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

For the 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.
  2. Prepare the brown butter glaze: Pour the browned butter into a bowl, add powdered sugar, and stir until combined. Place the mixture in the refrigerator to solidify while making the donuts.
  3. Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Set your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease your donut pan with cooking spray and set aside. (Note: Using a large donut pan will yield donuts similar in size to those from a donut shop.)
  4. Make the donut batter: In a large bowl, mash the overripe bananas. Add oil, egg, vanilla extract, and brown sugar; mix well until combined.
  5. Add dry ingredients: Gently fold in the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Be careful not to overmix to keep the donuts tender.
  6. Fill the donut pan: Divide the batter evenly into the six prepared donut cavities.
  7. Bake the donuts: Bake for 17-19 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean.
  8. Cool the donuts: Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare the glaze: Remove the brown butter mixture from the refrigerator; it will be solid. Add the hot heavy cream and whisk vigorously until smooth and creamy. If the glaze is too thick, add additional hot cream in 1/2 tablespoon increments until desired consistency is reached.
  10. Glaze the donuts: Dip each cooled donut into the brown butter glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Optionally, decorate with caramelized banana slices or enjoy the donuts as is.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moistness in the donuts.
  • Do not overmix the batter to ensure the donuts remain tender and fluffy.
  • A large donut pan works best for this recipe to achieve bakery-style donut size.
  • The brown butter glaze can be adjusted to your preferred thickness by adding hot heavy cream incrementally.
  • Store any leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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