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Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Donut Bars

Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Donut Bars with a Dreamy Glaze

These Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Donut Bars are a nostalgic treat filled with warm spices and a sweet glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donut Bars
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can swap with gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Don't skip this ingredient for authentic taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Ensure it is softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 count Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 0.75 cups Buttermilk Can substitute with milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice.
For the Glaze
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 0.25 cups Maple Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste Substitutable with vanilla extract if unavailable.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking pan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan with grease or parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, mixing until combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly, and bake for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Melt butter for the glaze until golden brown, then whisk in powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla bean paste until smooth.
  9. Glaze the completely cooled bars and let set for about 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow all ingredients to reach room temperature before mixing for better batter texture. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender crumb.

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