Description

Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars are the ultimate sweet treat, combining a soft, cake-like texture with the rich flavor of pure maple syrup. Each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience, enhanced by a glossy glaze that elevates these bars to dessert perfection. Ideal for brunch or as an afternoon snack, this recipe is easy to whip up and sure to impress family and friends. Get ready to enjoy a delicious flavor explosion that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2 tbsp maple syrup (for glaze)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
In another bowl, mix the eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until smooth.
Gently combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
Spread the batter evenly in the baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with maple syrup until smooth and drizzle over cooled bars.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
Calories: 195
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Experiment by adding chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture. For a different sweetness profile, substitute honey for maple syrup. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.