Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Muffins
These delightful Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Muffins are a favorite for any occasion! Adapted from a timeless Clabber Girl recipe, these fluffy muffins offer the sweet aroma and taste of classic doughnuts, but in a breezy muffin form. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat any time of the day, they're so enjoyable that you'll want to make a double batch and freeze the extras for a quick snack later. Topped with a buttery cinnamon sugar crust, these muffins will become a staple in your baking repertoire.
12
Servings
N/A
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
Egg
1 (beaten)
Oil
1/3 cup (vegetable or canola)
Milk
1/2 cup (whole or skim)
All-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups (sifted)
Ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon (optional)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (fine)
Baking powder
2 teaspoons (leavening agent)
Granulated sugar
6 tablespoons (divided (3 tablespoons for batter, 3 tablespoons for topping))
Ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon (for topping)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2
In a mixing bowl, beat the egg until frothy.
3
Add the oil and milk to the beaten egg, continuing to mix until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
4
In a separate bowl, sift the flour, nutmeg, salt, baking powder, and 3 tablespoons of sugar.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid over-mixing.
6
Fill the prepared muffin cups about two-thirds full with the batter.
7
In a small bowl, combine the remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
8
Generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping over each muffin batter.
9
Optionally, place a small dollop of butter on top of each muffin before baking.
10
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11
Allow to cool slightly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Muffins?
These are fluffy muffins that offer the sweet aroma and taste of classic doughnuts with a buttery cinnamon sugar crust.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
How many muffins does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 12 servings.
What are the primary wet ingredients?
The wet ingredients consist of one beaten egg, vegetable or canola oil, and milk.
What are the dry ingredients in the batter?
The dry ingredients include all-purpose flour, ground nutmeg, salt, baking powder, and granulated sugar.
Is nutmeg a mandatory ingredient?
Ground nutmeg is considered optional for this recipe.
What kind of oil is best for these muffins?
You can use either vegetable or canola oil.
How should I prepare the muffin tin?
Lightly grease the tin or line it with paper liners.
How do I prepare the egg for the batter?
Beat the egg in a mixing bowl until it is frothy before adding other ingredients.
How much sugar is used in the batter itself?
3 tablespoons of granulated sugar are used in the muffin batter.
What is the composition of the topping?
The topping is made from 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
How full should I fill each muffin cup?
Fill the muffin cups about two-thirds full with the prepared batter.
Can I use different types of milk?
Yes, you can use either whole or skim milk.
Should the dry ingredients be sifted?
Yes, sift the flour, nutmeg, salt, baking powder, and sugar together in a separate bowl.
How long do these muffins take to bake?
They should bake for approximately 20 minutes.
How can I tell if the muffins are fully cooked?
The muffins are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
What is the cooling process for the muffins?
Allow them to cool slightly in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack.
Can I freeze these muffins for later?
Yes, it is recommended to make a double batch and freeze extras for a quick snack.
What category does this recipe fall under?
This recipe is categorized as Quick Breads.
What was the inspiration for this recipe?
This recipe was adapted from a timeless Clabber Girl recipe.
Can I add butter to the topping?
You can optionally place a small dollop of butter on top of each muffin before baking.
What kind of flour should be used?
All-purpose flour is recommended for this recipe.
What is the leavening agent used in this recipe?
Baking powder is used as the leavening agent.
How many eggs are required?
The recipe requires one egg.
What type of cinnamon is used?
Ground cinnamon is used for the topping.
What type of salt is best?
Fine salt is used in the batter.
When should the cinnamon sugar be added?
Generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the batter in the cups before baking.
Are these muffins good for breakfast?
Yes, they are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat any time of day.
What is the texture of these muffins?
They are described as being light and fluffy.
Is it difficult to make these muffins?
No, they are described as an easy recipe in a breezy muffin form.