These Homemade Maple Donut Bars satisfy your tastes if you love soft, buttery donuts but don’t feel like fried! Though you bake them in a pan instead of hot oil, they have all the pillowy softness of a classic donut. And let’s discuss that maple glaze sweet, smooth, and rather seductive.
Perfect for a quiet weekend breakfast, a delightful treat with coffee, or a quick dessert when you need something sweet and delicious, these bars are straightforward, cosy and bursting with warm maple flavour.
Trust me; once you try these, you will want to make them constantly!
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
Not Needed Frying : All the wonderfulness of a donut, baked instead of fried!
These bars have exactly the right cake-like texture: soft, fluffy, and buttery.
The dream of Maple Lovers : The glaze and the batter both highlight the strong maple syrup taste.
One bowl for dry; one for wet; then just mix, bake, and glaze. Simple.
Ideal for Any Situation Present them as a dessert, a brunch item, or anytime you need a sweet pick-me-up.
If you enjoy homemade donuts, you might also love Apple Cider Donuts, another delicious seasonal favorite.
Ingredients For Homemade Maple Donut Bars
Together, these basic pantry items create the best maple treat:
For the Donut Bars:
The foundation for that soft, cakey texture is all-purpose flour.
Granulated sugar brings precisely the correct level of sweetener.
Helps the bars stay light and rise. Baking powder is also
Salt – A little bit counteracts the sweetness.
Eggs give richness and structure.
Milk maintains a wet and smooth batter.
Unsalted butter gives buttery depth of taste.
One of the key components giving these bars their unique taste is pure maple syrup.
Vanilla Extract increases the general warmth and sweetness.
concerning the Maple Glaze:
Create that lovely, silky coating with powdered sugar.
Pure Maple Syrup gives the glaze strong maple taste.
Milk: Just enough to create the glaze exactly drizzle-able.
👉 Note: The recipe card down below has all ingredient counts!
If you enjoy experimenting with different baked goods, you might like trying Braided Chocolate Chip Brioche, another fluffy and decadent treat.
How to Create Own Homemade Maple Donut Bars?
First action: Set Up Your Oven and Baking Pan.
Get your oven ready at 350°F (175°C). To make removal simple, lightly oil an 8×8-inch baking pan or line parchment paper.
Second: Combine the dry components.
Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well blended in a large mixing bowl.
Third step: toss the wet ingredients.
Beat the eggs in a separate medium basin; then, stir in the milk, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
Fourth: Create the batter.
Spoon the wet components into the dry ones, gently swirling until just mixed. (Note: Avoid overmixing! Overmixing can make the bars dense instead of airy and fluffy.)
Step five: Perfectly bake.
Evenly distribute the batter on your ready pan and bake until a toothpick put in the middle comes out clean 25 to 30 minutes. Before glazing addition, let the bars cool totally.
In the sixth step create the Maple Glaze.
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and 1-2 teaspoons of milk, adding additional milk as required until you create a smooth, drizzleable glaze.
Step 7: Glaze and Presentation
Drizzle the maple glaze over the cooled bars, let it set for a few minutes, then cut into squares and savor every maple-infused mouthful!
For another comforting homemade treat, check out this Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe, perfect alongside these maple bars.
Pro Advice for the Perfect Homemade Maple Donut Bars
Use pure maple syrup; fake syrups have poor taste!
For light, soft bars, only stir until incorporated; do not overmix.
Let them cool before glazing; if the bars are too warm, the glaze will melt into them rather than sit elegantly on top.
Are you looking for an extra-thick gloss? slightly cut the milk to have a thicker consistency.
Make Them Extra Maple-Y : For a more consistent taste, add ½ teaspoon of maple extract.
How Should One Present?
Though these Maple Donut Bars are great on their own, here are some creative ways to savor them:
With Coffee or Tea: The ideal sweet friend to go with your morning cup.
Warm them up and present with vanilla or butter pecan ice cream a Scoop of Ice Cream.
Dusted with cinnamon sugar for a very cosy touch.
topped with chopped peecans adds some crunch and go wonderfully with the maple glaze.
Create Ahead and Storage Space
Maintaining Leftovers
Store extra bars in the refrigerator for up to one week or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
freezing
Exactly! These bars freeze really beautifully. Individual wrap them in plastic wrap and keep in a freezer-safe container for up to two months. Thaw room temperature before serving.
For a fresh-baked taste, reheat in a microwave for 10 to 15 seconds.
If you like them somewhat crispy around the edges, warm the oven at 300°F for five minutes.
Frequencies of Questions
Could I make these into bars instead of donuts?
Definitely! Spoon batter onto a donut pan; bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 350°F.
Could I use another kind of milk?
Correct! For a little tang, try almond, oat, or even buttermilk.
Should maple syrup not be available, what then?
Though the real maple taste will be absent, honey or agave syrup can substitute.
Could I quadruple this recipe?
Definitely! To make more, double the ingredients and bake in a 9x 13-inch pan.
Conclusion
Basically everything you love about donuts but so much simpler—these Homemade Maple Donut Bars are soft, buttery, and topped with the dreamiest maple glaze! One thing is for sure—you won’t be able to stop at just one—whether you make them for breakfast, dessert, or just because you love maple-flavored treats.
Enjoy and happy baking 🍁✨
Homemade Maple Donut Bars
Ingredients
- For the Donut Dough:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ½ cup warm milk 110°F/45°C
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 2 eggs
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- For the Maple Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2-3 tbsp milk or heavy cream
- ½ tsp maple extract optional, for stronger maple flavor
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- In a small bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Step 2: Shape and Proof the Donuts
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to ½-inch thickness.
- Cut into rectangles (about 4 inches long and 2 inches wide).
- Place the bars on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover with a towel. Let them rise for 30 minutes.
- Step 3: Fry the Donuts
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry 2-3 donuts at a time, cooking for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Transfer to a wire rack with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Step 4: Make the Maple Glaze
- In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, milk, and salt until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more milk if needed.
- Step 5: Glaze the Donuts
- While the donuts are still slightly warm, dip the tops into the maple glaze and let them set on a wire rack.
- Allow the glaze to harden slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a baked version, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.
- For extra maple flavor, increase the maple extract in the glaze.
- For a lighter glaze, use half-and-half or whole milk instead of heavy cream.