Here’s a simple, fluffy gluten-free glazed donut recipe that tastes very close to classic bakery cake donuts — but baked instead of fried.
Gluten-Free Glazed Donuts
Adapted from recipes by Tasting Table and King Arthur Baking
Makes
10–12 donuts
Prep & Bake Time
About 30 minutes total
Ingredients
For the donuts
2 cups gluten-free 1:1 baking flour
(with xanthan gum — Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur work well)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
3/4 cup milk
(dairy or almond/oat milk)
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional:
Rainbow sprinkles
Melted chocolate drizzle
Instructions
1. Prep the oven
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Grease a donut pan well.
If you don’t have a donut pan, you can use a muffin tin with small foil cylinders in the center to create the donut hole shape. (Tasting Table)
2. Make the batter
In a bowl, whisk together:
gluten-free flour
baking powder
baking soda
salt
cinnamon
nutmeg
In another bowl, whisk:
eggs
sugar
oil
milk
vanilla
Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth. Don’t overmix.
3. Fill the pan
Spoon or pipe batter into donut cavities about 3/4 full.
4. Bake
Bake for:
10–12 minutes
The donuts should spring back lightly when touched. Gluten-free donuts dry out quickly if overbaked. (Gluten-Free Palate)
Cool for 5–10 minutes before glazing.
Make the glaze
Whisk together:
powdered sugar
milk
vanilla
Adjust consistency:
More milk = thinner glaze
More sugar = thicker glaze
Dip cooled donuts into glaze and place on a rack.
Add sprinkles immediately before the glaze sets.
Tips for Best Texture
Use a good gluten-free 1:1 flour blend with xanthan gum.
Let the batter rest 5 minutes before baking for better hydration.
Warm donuts slightly before serving — they taste softer and fresher.
Store airtight for up to 2 days.
Optional Chocolate Version
Add:
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 extra tbsp milk
This creates chocolate glazed donuts similar to recipes from Basics With Bails and Gluten Free Palate.
If you want, I can also give you:
yeast-style Krispy Kreme gluten-free donuts
air fryer version
dairy-free version
almond flour / low-carb version
