These Easy Eggless Baked Donuts are heavenly, moist, and cakey! This basic eggless baked donuts recipe is simple and easy to follow. They’re perfect for any occasion and sure to be your family’s favorite!
THE EASIEST EGGLESS BAKED DONUTS RECIPE
Donuts are such a fun treat for breakfast or brunch, or even as a dessert! My kids go nuts over this Easy Eggless Baked Donuts, especially if they are full of sprinkles.
You probably wonder how good a baked donut can really be, and I have to be honest here, baked donuts don’t taste exactly like fried donuts. Instead, these are moist and cakey. They’re different but equally delicious, so after you tried them, I guarantee you’ll jump on board. So it’s almost like eating cake for breakfast if you think about it.
I love this recipe because it is super easy to make, it does not require fancy ingredients, and the donuts are not overly sweet, which is great because you can get creative with the toppings without the risk of creating a sugar bomb. Plus, they are so darn cute, aren’t they?
HOW TO MAKE DONUTS WITHOUT EGGS
Eggs help with leavening and structure. So to make up for that, in this egg-free donut recipe, I use a mix of baking soda, baking powder, milk, and vinegar. The milk and vinegar act almost like buttermilk with baking soda and powder to make the donuts fluffy.
INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED
Amounts are included in the printable recipe below (scroll down). You’ll need:
- Flour
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Milk
- Vinegar
- Unsalted butter – melted
- Pure vanilla extract – I prefer using real vanilla extract over artificial vanilla
HOW TO MAKE DONUTS WITHOUT EGGS
Detailed instructions are included in the printable recipe below (scroll down).
1 – PREPARE THE EQUIPMENT
Preheat oven to 350º F (180º C). Spray 2 donut baking pans with baking spray with flour. This recipe makes 8 donuts, so you will need two donuts baking pans, or bake 1 batch first and then the others.
2 – COMBINE THE DRY INGREDIENTS
Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
3 – COMBINE THE WET INGREDIENTS
In a separate bowl whisk together, the milk and vinegar. Let it rest for 5 minutes to thickens. Add melted, cooled butter and vanilla extract; whisk to combine.
4 – COMBINE EVERYTHING AND BAKE
Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until evenly combined with no lumps. The batter will be smooth and pourable.
Place the batter into a piping bag. Pipe the batter into the prepared donuts baking pans until about 3/4 full. You can also use a spoon to fill the donut holes.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes and cool on a wire rack.
5 – MAKE THE GLAZE
Once the donuts are completely cool, dip them into the vanilla glaze. Return to the wire rack and sprinkle with sprinkles, if desired. Allow the glaze to set for about 20-30 minutes before stacking or serving.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CAN I MAKE BAKED DONUTS WITHOUT A DONUT PAN
Yes…there are two ways you can do it!
- Cut foil into 4×4 square pieces and bend gently around your middle finger. Remove your finger and place the foil into a muffin pan cavity. Shape the sides of the foil (keeping the part of the peak intact) as best as possible with your finger. Make sure to coat the foil with baking spray very well before adding the batter.
- You can also make a little ball with foil and parchment paper. Place the ball in the middle of a muffin pan cavity. Pipe the batter using a pastry bag or a Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off around the ball. Make sure to coat the foil with baking spray very well before adding the batter.
HOW DO I GET EVENLY SHAPED DONUTS?
Use a piping bag to fill your pan. It is tricky to spoon batter evenly into a donut pan – and nearly impossible with a mini donut pan. Piping the batter in with a pastry bag or a Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off will save you a lot of time and frustration.
WHAT ELSE CAN I PUT ON THESE EGG-FREE DONUTS?
If you don’t want to glaze your donuts, you can try topping these egg-free donuts with my Easy Chocolate Frosting, Easy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, or my Favorite Cream Cheese Frosting.
QUICK RECIPE TIPS
- Have all the ingredients at room temperature. This helps the ingredients mix better and avoid overmixing the batter. Overmixed batter will result in dense donuts.
- Before filling the pan, make sure you have coated it with non-stick spray. If you do two batches, don’t forget to spray again.
- To fill the donut pan cavities, use a piping/pastry bag. You can also scoop the batter with a spoon and fill the pan if a pastry bag is not an option.
- Make sure the donuts are completely cool before glazing, or the glaze will melt off.
STORING
It might be difficult to eat all eight donuts on your own in one sitting, so here’s what to do with extra ones!
LEFTOVERS
This eggless baked donuts recipe can be stored for 4 to 5 days in an airtight container. They make for a great make-ahead treat! They can be at room temperature for up to 3 days then transfer to the fridge.
FREEZER
You can freeze these egg-free donuts two ways. You can flash freeze them in a single layer on a sheet pan and then transfer them to a freezer bag, or once cooled, wrap them up in a plastic wrap and aluminum foil before freezing.
MORE EGGLESS BAKED DONUT RECIPES:
If you prefer fried donuts, check out my Best Easy Eggless Yeast Donuts recipe.
Easy Eggless Baked Donuts
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup (140 g) flour
- ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon (4 g) baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon (1.5 g) baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 4 tablespoons (57 gr) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Vanilla Glaze
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoons milk
- 1 small pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F (180º C). Spray 2 donut pans with baking spray with flour. Note: this recipe makes 8 donuts, so you will need two donuts baking pans, or bake 1 batch first and then the others.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl whisk together, the milk and vinegar. Let it rest for 5 minutes to thickens. Add melted, cooled butter and vanilla extract; whisk to combine.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until evenly combined with no lumps. The batter will be smooth and pourable.
- Place the batter into a piping bag. Pipe the batter into the prepared donuts baking pans until about 3/4 full. You can also use a spoon to fill the donut holes.
- Bake for 12 – 15 minutes and cool on a wire rack.
- Once the donuts are completely cool, dip them into the vanilla glaze. Return to the wire rack and top with sprinkles, if desired. Allow the glaze to set for about 20-30 minutes before stacking or serving.
Make the glaze:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Add 1 tablespoon of milk and whisk to combine. If the glaze is too thick, add additional milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- Have all the ingredients at room temperature. This helps the ingredients mix better and avoid overmixing the batter. Overmixed batter will result in dense donuts.
- Before filling the pan, make sure you have coated it with non-stick spray. If you do two batches, don’t forget to spray again.
- To fill the donut pan cavities, use a piping/pastry bag. You can also scoop the batter with a spoon and fill the pan if a pastry bag is not an option.
- Make sure the donuts are completely cool before glazing or the glaze will melt off.
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Recipe originally posted in August 2018, post content edited to add more helpful information, no change to the recipe in June 2021.
My son has an egg allergy and my daughter does not. She loves donuts and he had never been able to try one. We made this recipe and everyone in the family loves it! Thank you! My son is so excited to finally know the sweet delicious heaven that is donuts!
Hello Sarah! So happy to know that your family enjoyed this recipe! I hope my recipes inspire you to continue baking. Please make sure to reach out if you have any questions or special requests. I am happy to help!
What brand do you use for vanilla extract?
I use Weikfield but I’m not sure if it works.
You should use Blossom, it’s a really good company and it smells hextremely delicious too.
Hello Gabriella! I mostly use Nielsen-Massey. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it =)
Loved it
An amazing recipe!
Hello Navya! It sounds like you nailed it! Thanks so much for trying my recipe and taking the time to come back and let me know.
Hi… Today i tried this recipe.. its delicious.. i used lemon instead of vinegar… Thanks for the yummy recipe..
Hello Gomathi! It sounds like you nailed it! Thanks so much for trying my recipe and taking the time to come back and let me know.
Turned out great!
I added Nutmeg & Cinnamon and used Stevia, 1/8 the amount of sugar for the donuts. I used the Multi Snack Maker that we got from Aldi to cook them.
Icing: 1/4 cup Icing Sugar, 1/2 tablespoon Milk
Hello Julie! It sounds like you nailed it! Thanks so much for trying my recipe and taking the time to come back and let me know. Happy 2021 😉
Can you use tapioca flour to make these donuts
Hello Isabel! I don’t think so, tapioca flour has too much starch, so the texture will be dense and heavy instead of fluffy and light. If you do try using this alternative ingredient, please let me know the outcome. Thanks for your interest in my recipe.🙂
We love all your eggless recipies! Thanks to you my three year old got to try his first donut! So delicious! Thank you for making such wonderful eggless recipes our family can enjoy’
Hello Danielle! It sounds like you nailed it! I am glad you and your family liked these. Thanks so much for trying my recipe and taking the time to come back and let me know. xo
So good! I can’t have eggs and haven’t had a donut in so long, these were yummy! I dipped in chocolate glaze instead, so good! Thank you for eggless food!
Hello Jennifer! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe. Thank YOU so much for taking the time to come back and let me know!
My kids got to try donuts for the first time thanks to your recipe! They loved them! Thank you for consistently putting out the BEST eggless recipes! My family had loved every single one we’ve made so far! ?
Hello Jenny! Wow, what a compliment! I’m so glad you and your family enjoy my recipes. Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and let me know…you made my week =) xo
Is the nutritional info for one donut?
Hello Erin! Yes, the nutritional info is for serving (one donut). Hope that helps!
Hello, Oriana. When I move the slider to adjust the number of servings, the only thing that changes in the list of ingredients below is the number of cups but the measurements in grams remain the same. This is not helpful at all. Please, have someone fix this. Thank you!
Hello Stela!! I apologize for that. Thanks so much for your feedback…I will look into it. Have a great weekend.
Hi thanks for the recipe. Can u please provide brand name of baking powder and baking soda. I can’t find edible baking soda In market , not sure if am looking at wrong place. Thanks
Hello Charm! I use Arm & Hammer Pure Baking Soda (https://amzn.to/2SHqO99). I suggest looking in the baking section of your local grocery store. Be sure to shout out if you have any questions!
would you ever substitute oil in any eggless recipe? Like 3/4 cup oil instead of 1 cup butter? Thanks!
Hello Rachel! I personally don’t like the taste of oil in baked goods. However, in this recipe, you can replace 4 tablespoons of melted butter, with a scant 3 tablespoons of oil. Hope this help. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it. ?
Do you use apple cider vinegar or regular vinegar ?
Hello Megan! You can use either. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it. ?
is there something else we can use in substitute for vinegar?
Hello Kate! You can use lemon juice or regular white vinegar. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it =)