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Four homemade pancake donuts with white glaze and colorful sprinkles on a white plate, with a few sprinkles scattered around.

Easy Pancakes Donuts

5 from 1 vote
Fluffy pancake donuts baked to perfection—no deep frying needed! A fun, family-friendly breakfast with endless topping options.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pancake donuts
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Pancake mix Any preferred brand
  • 1 Egg Large
  • ¾ cup Milk Whole or buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil Or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Optional but recommended
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon Adds warmth
For the Maple Glaze:
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Sifted
  • 2 tablespoon Maple syrup Pure
  • 1-2 tablespoon Milk or cream Adjust for consistency
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances flavor
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness
Toppings ( Optional )
  • ¼ cup Fresh berries For freshness
  • ¼ cup Colorful sprinkles Fun for kids
  • ¼ cup Mini chocolate chips For chocolate lovers
  • 2 tablespoon Crushed bacon Sweet & salty contrast
  • 2 tablespoon Toasted coconut Adds crunch

Equipment

  • 1 Donut pan (silicone/metal) Greased well
  • 1 Mixing bowl For batter
  • 1 Whisk or electric mixer For smooth mixing
  • 1 Piping bag or zip-top bag For filling donut cavities
  • 1 Wire cooling rack Prevents sogginess
  • 1 Measuring cups/spoons For accurate portions

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease donut pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix pancake mix and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, oil, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Transfer batter to a piping bag and fill donut pan ⅔ full.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden; test with a toothpick.
  7. Let cool in the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
  8. For glaze, mix powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, vanilla, and salt.
  9. Dip donuts into glaze, then add toppings if desired.
  10. Let donuts set on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.