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Banana Donuts with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicious homemade banana donuts topped with velvety cream cheese frosting, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Comfort Food, Easy
Servings: 12 donuts
Calories: 200kcal

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup agave nectar or honey
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons milk (2% or whole)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups mashed banana (about 3-4 bananas)

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk (to reach desired consistency)

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Step 2: Grease your donut pan with non-stick cooking spray or vegetable oil.
  • Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Step 4: In another bowl, combine the mashed bananas, agave nectar or honey, vegetable oil, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  • Step 5: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
  • Step 6: Fill each cavity of the donut pan about two-thirds full with the batter.
  • Step 7: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Step 8: Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Step 9: For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well. Add vanilla and enough milk for desired consistency.
  • Step 10: Once cooled, frost the donuts generously with the cream cheese frosting.

Equipment

  • Donut Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Piping Bag

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Unfrosted donuts can be frozen for up to three months.