Baked Key Lime Pie Donuts

Baked key lime pie donuts are a delicious treat that blend the refreshing flavors of key lime pie with the soft, fluffy goodness of a donut.

Baked instead of fried, they have a tender crumb that stays light without being dry, and the key lime glaze adds just enough tang to keep things interesting. A sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs on top drives home that pie-inspired flavor.

What ingredients do I need to make Baked Key Lime Pie Donuts?

The dry: cake flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt.  The wet: buttermilk, granulated sugar, an egg, Key lime juice, lime zest, vegetable oil. For the glaze: Key lime juice, lime zest, confectioners sugar, food coloring and graham crackers.

What's the easiest way to fill the donut pans with batter?

My preferred method is using a piping bag.   I place the bag inside of a large cup and then fold it over the rim. That way I have one hand to hold the bowl and the other to use a spatula to scrape it in. Pull the bag out, twist the top and then cut the 1/2" off the bottom.

Even though my pans are nonstick I give them a quick spray anyway, especially the center area.  Nothing worse than going to flip them onto the cooling rack and having them not turn out.

 

Glaze on a wire rack over a baking sheet for easy clean up!

I also recommend lining it with parchment paper, which I forgot to do this time as evidenced by the glorious mess.  No worries though, it comes off with a quick scrape of a spatula.

 

 

Some of the glaze and toppings did manage to actually make it onto the donuts.  I did a few with the Key lime glaze, lime zest and graham cracker crumbs.

 

Then I dyed the remaining glaze with green and yellow food coloring. Some of the donuts just got a drizzle, others got dipped. If you want a thinner glaze you can add a bit more of the Key lime juice and pour it over.  

 

They were so fluffy I struggled to get in focus photos of the interior. I got exactly 12 but my guys thought they were a little skimpy so next time I'd fill each one up a bit more and probably get one less donut.

More key lime recipes you might like

• Key Lime Pie Cocktail – a delicious dessert-inspired drink with bright key lime flavor
• Classic Key Lime Pie – the traditional version with a tangy filling and graham cracker crust
• Key Lime Icebox Cake – an easy no-bake dessert with layers of creamy, citrusy filling and soft texture
• Zesty Key Lime Curd – smooth and tart curd that’s perfect for spreading, filling, or topping desserts

Thank you again to Heather and all of the other #SpringSweetsWeek bloggers! There were so many awesome recipes shared this week, be sure to go use the links down below and check them out!

Baked Key Lime Pie Donuts

Author: Jolene's Recipe Journal

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups unbleached cake flour
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Key lime zest
• 1/4 cup whole buttermilk, room temperature
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 3 tablespoons Key lime juice
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Glaze:

• 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Key lime juice
• Green and yellow liquid food coloring

Garnish:

• graham cracker crumbs, Key lime zest, if desired

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter and flour 2 (6 count) donut pans.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and lime zest until zest is evenly distributed. Add buttermilk, egg, 3 tablespoons Key lime juice, and oil. Whisk until combined.
4. Add flour mixture, and whisk until just combined, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. Transfer batter to a pastry bag, and cut a ½-inch opening in tip. Pipe batter evenly into prepared wells (about 2 heaping tablespoons each).
5. Bake until puffed and edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes, rotating pans halfway through baking. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack, and let cool completely.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons Key lime juice. Tint with food coloring as desired. Dip, drizzle or pour glaze over donuts.
7. Garnish with graham cracker crumbs and lime zest, if desired. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

Source: https://bakefromscratch.com/key-lime-doughnuts/

Recommended Products

Wilton Non-Stick 6-Cavity Donut Baking Pans, 2-Count

Wilton Disposable Piping Bags

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Friday #SpringSweetsWeek Recipes

• Baked Key Lime Pie Donuts from Jolene's Recipe Journal
• Mixed Berry Lemon Loaf from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Browned Butter Carrot Cake Scones from The Spiffy Cookie
• Dairy Queen Copycat Ice Cream Cake Recipe from Crazy For Couponing
• Fresh Berry Focaccia from Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Keto Waffles from Art of Natural Living
• Lemon Blueberry Quick Bread from Hezzi-D's Recipe Box
• Mimosa Muffins from Cheese Curd In Paradise
• Tea Party Charcuterie Letters from For the Love of Food
• Vegan Strawberry Cream Cheese from Cindy's Recipes and Writings