Baked Matcha Cinnamon Cake Donuts
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (155 g)
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup sugar (67 g)
- 4 tablespoons butter (57 g) melted
- 1/4 cup oil (60 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/4 cup milk (60 ml) room temperature
For the Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar (180 g)
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon milk
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
Instructions
Make the Donuts:
- Preheat the oven to 400° F (200° C.) Prepare a 6-cavity donut pan by spraying it with baking spray, if it isn't already nonstick.
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, matcha, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Sift the mixture if the matcha forms lumps. In another large bowl, whisk together the sugar, melted butter, oil, and vanilla until they are well combined. Add the egg and then continue whisking until it is fully incorporated. Finally, whisk in the milk.
- Add the flour mixture and whisk it in gently until it is incorporated. Be careful not to overmix. Spoon the batter into a piping bag or plastic bag with an opening that is around 3/4 - 1 inch (2-2.5 cm.) Pipe the batter evenly into the donut cavities in the pan. Bake the donuts for around 12-14 minutes, or until they are beginning to brown lightly and the donuts spring back to the touch. Flip the donuts over onto a wire rack and allow them to cool for about 30 minutes before glazing.
Make the Glaze:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, matcha, and salt. If the matcha remains in lumps, sift the mixture. Add the milk and whisk together slowly, until the mixture forms a very thick glaze. Finally, whisk in the corn syrup.
- Glaze the donuts: place a baking sheet beneath the wire rack to catch the excess glaze. One by one, dip the dounuts halfway into the glaze, making sure it reaches the edges, then return the donuts to the wire rack. Let them rest until the glaze has firmed, about 1 hour. The donuts store well at room temperature for about 3 days.