Description
Sweet Potato Brown Sugar Donuts are a delightful fusion of sweet potatoes and brown sugar, creating a soft, moist treat perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes: 1 cup, mashed (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Brown sugar: 3/4 cup, packed
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Powdered sugar: for dusting (about 1/2 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the sweet potato until tender.
- In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the mashed sweet potato and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures, stirring gently until just combined.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the donut pan.
- Spoon the batter into the donut pan and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let the donuts cool before dusting with powdered sugar or glazing.
Notes
- Choose medium-sized, firm sweet potatoes for the best flavor.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
- Consider using alternative glazes like maple or chocolate for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato, Brown Sugar, Donuts, Baking, Dessert