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Baked Matcha Glazed Doughnuts

Published: Feb 22, 2016 · Modified: Mar 24, 2020 by Sabrina

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I was so excited when my bag of matcha powder was delivered at my doorstep. These doughnuts are just the beginning.

Baked Matcha Green Tea Doughnuts

The whole matcha craze really hit hard, but I’m not complaining. That Japanese green tea goodness can be applied to essentially any dessert. My first matcha experience, believe it or not, was actually creme brulee in NYC before I moved here about 5 years ago. I remember how unique I thought it was at the moment. Time sure does fly. Also, I should definitely recreate that dessert one day.

Baked Matcha Green Tea Doughnuts

Back to these doughnuts. Not only are they delicious and a fun, crazy green color, but they’re also low fat! Only 6 grams each! That’s not so bad.


Baked Matcha Green Tea Doughnuts

I can’t take all the credit here though. My doughnut recipe was adapted from the amazing The Little Epicurean blog and the glaze was adapted from Bon Appetit Magazine. To make the recipe my own, I created a thinner batter (more sour cream and milk), switched up the leaveners, and added vanilla extract plus more matcha and salt. I also added vanilla and up’ed the salt in the glaze. I’m certain the original doughnut recipe is awesome (and am so curious to try it that way too!), but I was very happy with my results.  The density, moistness and texture of these doughnuts remind me so much of cake doughnuts! It’s kinda crazy. I’m not into “healthy” or “low fat” desserts by principal, but if it’s good, it’s good. After this experiment, I am certainly going to make use out of my doughnut pans.

 

                 

Baked Matcha Green Tea Doughnuts

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Matcha Glazed Doughnuts

Baked Matcha Glazed Doughnuts


  • Author: Sabrina Russo
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 doughnuts 1x
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Description

Baked matcha doughnuts with matcha glaze really pack a green tea punch! These are baked, not fried, so they’re not only easier to eat, but they’re also easier on your waistline.


Ingredients

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Doughnuts:

  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 ½ tbsp matcha green tea powder
  • ¾ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Glaze:

  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp matcha green tea powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Dash of vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp water, or as needed

Instructions

  1. Heat oven & prep pan: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a standard doughnut pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: Combine dry ingredients (flour through salt) in a large bowl.
  3. Mix in wet ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together egg, sour cream, milk and vanilla. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Stir in melted butter.
  4. Bake: Transfer ingredients to a piping bag and pipe into molds, filling ¾ of the way up. Baked on the center rack of the oven for 10-14 minutes, or until a tooth pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, turn out onto a wire rack and allow to cool completely. Repeat with remaining batter.
  5. Make glaze: For the glaze, whisk together egg white through vanilla. Whisk in 1 tablespoon of water and continue to add 1 teaspoon of water at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
  6. Dip & serve: When the doughnuts are completely cool, dip the top half into the glaze and return them to the rack until the glaze sets. This recipe makes more than enough glaze, so I double-dipped my doughnuts for a nice, thick coating. As always, enjoy.

Notes

The doughnut recipe was inspired/adapted from The Little Epicurean.

The glaze was adapted from Bon Appetit.

  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 doughnuts
  • Calories: 262
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 196mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 5g

Keywords: doughnuts, donuts, matcha

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Baked Matcha Green Tea Doughnuts

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  1. gd says

    March 22, 2016 at 2:54 pm

    Hi Sabria! Looks beautiful! I was thinking a Macha Tres Leches cake would also be awesome if you wanted another idea to experiment with your matcha powder! 😉

    Reply
    • Sabrina says

      March 22, 2016 at 7:54 pm

      Thanks! Great idea 🙂

      Reply
  2. thehomemakerslife says

    March 16, 2016 at 8:40 pm

    Great* ????

    Reply
  3. thehomemakerslife says

    March 16, 2016 at 8:40 pm

    Greet idea! ????

    Reply
    • Sabrina says

      March 17, 2016 at 7:13 am

      Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  4. Burp! Appetit says

    March 13, 2016 at 7:03 am

    Oh my oh my! I love green tea and these are just too good. Love the shots! Absolutely smashing 🙂

    Reply
    • Sabrina says

      March 13, 2016 at 8:59 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  5. sophialittlesun says

    March 10, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    Love the colors! 🙂

    Reply
    • Sabrina says

      March 10, 2016 at 3:44 pm

      Thank you, Sophia!

      Reply
  6. Miss Dinie says

    March 03, 2016 at 11:02 am

    Yess!! Someone else whose creative with food!!

    Reply
  7. Ai Ping | Curious Nut says

    March 03, 2016 at 9:49 am

    These are too gorgeous too eat. I’ll just look at them… for now. :p

    Reply
    • Sabrina says

      March 03, 2016 at 11:24 am

      Thank you so much, Ai 🙂

      Reply
  8. savorthebestcooks@gmail.com says

    February 28, 2016 at 11:08 pm

    Yum! I love that matcha flavor, and they look so cool!

    Reply
    • Sabrina says

      February 29, 2016 at 9:28 am

      Thanks so much, Pat!

      Reply
  9. Liz says

    February 28, 2016 at 5:43 pm

    I love the colour combinations and the photos are awesome!

    Reply
    • Sabrina says

      February 29, 2016 at 9:28 am

      Thank you, Liz!

      Reply
  10. Roxanne | The Lemon And Jar says

    February 26, 2016 at 9:14 pm

    Sabrina, these look so good! I wish I had these right now with my cup of tea. It would the perfect little treat!
    Amazing pictures by the way! Xx

    Reply
    • Roxanne | The Lemon And Jar says

      February 26, 2016 at 9:15 pm

      Also, I love that you were a dietitian! Totally identify with you even more 🙂

      Reply
      • Sabrina says

        February 28, 2016 at 9:43 am

        Awesome 🙂

        Reply
    • Sabrina says

      February 28, 2016 at 9:43 am

      Thank you so much, Roxanne!

      Reply
  11. Lynn | The Road to Honey says

    February 26, 2016 at 6:14 pm

    What?! You mean I can indulge in doughnuts Sabrina!? And not worry about my waistline!? Well. . .in that case. . . I’m definitely in. And you know that I’m a complete tea totalor so these matcha beauties are right up my alley.

    Reply
    • Sabrina says

      February 28, 2016 at 9:42 am

      You can!! Haha. And thank you 🙂

      Reply
  12. Anna @ shenANNAgans says

    February 25, 2016 at 10:37 pm

    These are beautiful! And what a clever way to use matcha. Your pictures are gorgeous, screen licking delicious. 🙂

    Reply
    • Sabrina says

      February 28, 2016 at 9:40 am

      Thank you so much!!

      Reply
  13. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    February 23, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    I love the whole matcha craze too! But I have to say I never have tried matcha doughnuts before… these look great.

    Reply
    • Sabrina says

      February 24, 2016 at 7:45 pm

      Thank you, Thalia! You should definitely try them one day 🙂

      Reply
  14. Jasmine S. says

    February 23, 2016 at 9:30 am

    My mind is blown. What a great idea! And as always, your photography is wonderful!

    Reply
    • Sabrina says

      February 24, 2016 at 7:44 pm

      Thank you, Jasmine! They’re super tasty 🙂

      Reply
  15. Acupcakeforlove says

    February 23, 2016 at 3:36 am

    OMG!! These are Insanely Awesome!!!

    Reply
    • Sabrina says

      February 23, 2016 at 7:12 am

      Thank you!!

      Reply
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