Description
Maple Donut Bars offer a delightful twist on classic donuts, combining the sweet richness of maple syrup with a fluffy cake-like texture. Easy to whip up, these bars are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet afternoon treat. Topped with a glossy maple glaze, they bring warmth and nostalgia to every bite. Bake them on a lazy Sunday morning or serve them at gatherings for smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup (plus extra for glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Add milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup; stir until combined.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Let cool slightly and prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar with maple syrup to desired consistency. Drizzle over bars before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg