Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Maple Donut Bars, a scrumptious treat that will transport your taste buds to donut heaven. These soft, cake-like bars are infused with the rich, maple-y goodness that will have you craving more with every bite. Whether you’re serving them for breakfast, brunch, or a decadent dessert, these Maple Donut Bars are sure to delight your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 5/8 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon milk (or as needed for consistency)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan, ensuring it’s ready for the batter.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, salt, and granulated sugar.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, buttermilk, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined (be careful not to overmix).
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
6. Make Maple Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until a smooth glaze forms. Adjust the milk as needed to reach a pourable but thick consistency.
7. Glaze Bars: Once the bars are fully cooled, pour the maple glaze over the top, spreading it evenly.
8. Serve: Let the glaze set for about 15-20 minutes, then slice the bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Notes
To ensure your Maple Donut Bars turn out absolutely divine, here are a few tips to keep in mind:
– Avoid Overmixing: Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in tough, dense bars. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
– Achieve the Right Glaze Consistency: Adjust the amount of milk in the glaze to achieve the perfect pourable, but thick consistency. You want the glaze to evenly coat the bars without being too thin or too thick.
– Customize with Add-Ins: Feel free to get creative by folding in chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or even a sprinkle of cinnamon to the batter for extra flavor and texture.
– Serve with Complementary Beverages: These Maple Donut Bars pair beautifully with a hot cup of coffee, tea, or even a cold glass of milk for a delightful breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg