The spiced mandarin donuts are small, soft, and fragrant desserts, flavored with mandarin juice, cinnamon, and ginger. You can use the spices you prefer: cloves, star anise, and nutmeg work well too, and you can choose to use just one or make a mix.
I used metal molds similar to muffin tins made into mini donuts, so with a hole. The dough is simple to prepare, citrusy thanks to the mandarin and with warm, wintery notes given by the spices, which in my opinion create the perfect Christmas atmosphere.
These donuts are typical as a winter treat, ideal for an afternoon snack with tea and herbal teas or after dinner accompanied by mulled wine.
If you prefer, with the same recipe quantities you can make a pound cake: just put it in a mold and bake it for about 40 minutes.
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DON’T MISS THESE RECIPES:
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Winter
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 mandarins (juice)
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sunflower oil
- ground cinnamon
- ground ginger
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Recommended Tools
- Donut Pan
Steps: Spiced Mandarin Donuts
Place sugar, eggs, yogurt, oil, and mandarin juice in a bowl. Mix well with a whisk, then add flour, baking powder, salt, and spices.
Butter and flour the donut molds and pour the batter into each without reaching the edge.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 15 minutes, then check the baking. If necessary, extend for a few more minutes. Remove them from the molds only when they are completely cooled.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I make muffins with the same recipe?
Yes, just increase the baking time to 20 minutes.
