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Banana Donuts with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting


  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Deliciously moist banana donuts topped with creamy cinnamon frosting, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.


Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for frosting)
  • 12 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut pan.
  2. Mix together the mashed bananas, sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl.
  4. Join the dry mixture with the wet mixture, folding gently to avoid overmixing.
  5. Fill the donut pan about two-thirds full with batter.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the donuts on a wire rack.
  8. Prepare the frosting by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and milk until smooth.
  9. Frost the cooled donuts and enjoy!

Notes

For added flavor, consider mixing in nuts or chocolate chips into the batter.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 donut
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: banana donuts, cinnamon frosting, easy baking, dessert, sweet treat