Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGoobers DinerCinnamon Sugar Cake Donuts Recipe

Cinnamon Sugar Cake Donuts Recipe

Inspired by Goobers Diner
Time30m
Serves12

Make Cinnamon Sugar Cake Donuts Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, combine the whole milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Whisk until smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Baking

  1. 5

    Fill the Donut Pan

    Using a piping bag or a spoon, fill each donut cavity in the pan about 2/3 full with the batter.

  2. 6

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  3. 7

    Cool the Donuts

    Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  1. 8

    Prepare Sugar Coating

    In a shallow bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.

  2. 9

    Coat the Donuts

    While the donuts are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.

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