Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins.

Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

These muffins have the flavor of a classic cake donut with a buttery cinnamon-sugar coating.

Ingredients

For the muffins

• 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup (80 ml) milk
• 1 large egg
• ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the coating

• ¼ cup (55 g) unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
3. In another bowl, whisk the sugar, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ⅔ full.
6. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the muffins cool for about 5 minutes.
8. Mix the cinnamon and sugar in a shallow bowl.
9. Brush each warm muffin with melted butter, then roll or sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.

Tips

• For an even more donut-like flavor, increase the nutmeg to ¾ tsp.
• Serve warm for the best texture.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Optional Glaze

For a bakery-style finish, drizzle with a simple glaze made from:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Mix until smooth and drizzle over cooled muffins.

Yield: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 15–18 minutes
Total Time: About 30 minutes.