Perfect Donut Glazes: Classic, Chocolate, and Maple (Gluten-Free)

No donut is complete without the perfect glaze! Whether you love a classic shiny vanilla glaze, a rich and smooth chocolate glaze, or a sweet and buttery maple glaze, these simple yet delicious toppings take any cake or raised donut to the next level. Each glaze is easy to make and adds the perfect touch of sweetness, making your homemade donuts bakery-worthy in no time!

YIELD: 12 Donuts

PREP TIME: 10 MIN

TOTAL TIME: 10 MIN

INGREDIENTS

Plain Glaze

• 2 Cups Powdered sugar sifted

• 1/2 Teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/3 Cup heavy cream or milk of choice unflavored (you can use water)

Chocolate Glaze

• 1/2 Cup butter or margarine

• 1/4 Cup milk of choice (unflavored)

• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (cocoa powder or Dutch cocoa powder)

• 2 Cups Powdered sugar

Maple Glaze

• 1/4 Cup unsalted butter or margarine

• 1/2 Cup pure maple syrup

• 1 Cup Powdered sugar

• 1/2 Teaspoon gluten free maple extract

DIRECTIONS

Plain Glaze

1. Whisk all ingredients together until smooth

2. Dip each warm donut into the glaze making sure to coat both sides.

3. Place glazed donuts onto a prepared rack as excess glaze drips down.

4. Let sit for 20 minutes for the glaze to set.

Chocolate Glaze

1. In a saucepan, slowly melt butter and milk together.

2. Remove from the stove top.

3. Add in cocoa powder and powdered sugar.

4. Whisk until smooth.

5. Place donuts on a cooling rack lined with parchment paper.

6. Dip each donut in the warm glaze. You can also spoon glaze over the top of each donut.

7. Let sit for at least 20 minutes for the glaze to set.

Maple Glaze

1. In a saucepan slowly melt the butter and maple syrup on medium low.

2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the powdered sugar.

3. Add the maple extract and whisk.

4. Place donuts on a cooling rack lined with parchment paper.

5. Dip each donut in the warm glaze. You can also spoon glaze over the top of each donut.

6. Let sit for at least 20 minutes for the glaze to set.

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NOTES:

• The donut glaze can be used for cake or yeast donuts.

• The difference between milk chocolate cocoa powder and Dutch cocoa powder is the color. Dutch cocoa powder is darker.

• Add sprinkles, coconut shreds, or coarse sanding sugar while glaze is warm.

• You can also choose from any of our frosting recipes for cake donuts.