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Peeps Baked Lemon Cake Donuts

March 13, 2016 by Sandra Shaffer 17 Comments

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Peeps Lemon Donuts perched in nests are the perfect treats to add to your Easter brunch menu!

Marshmallow Peeps are the peaking out of a donut nest made with fresh lemons for a little zip that pairs nicely with the sweetness of baked donut!

Easter Peeps peeking from the middle of a lemon baked donut

Peeps Lemon Donuts – baked, not fried!

I don’t make seasonal cute treats like this often, but it’s fun to mix things up, and when a group of bloggers wanted to host a giveaway we thought it would be fun to see what ideas we could come up with using Marshmallow Peeps as the main attraction! I love creative challenges like this!  

CONTEST HAS ENDED.

These Baked Lemon Cake Donuts are easy to make and would be fun for the kids to help decorate! Perch a Peep right out of the middle of each donut and decorate the nest with mini jelly beans!

The simple glaze  adds a sweet and slightly mouth puckering flavor you’ll love!

Peeps Baked Lemon Cake Donuts perched in nests are the perfect treats to add to your Easter brunch menu! Fresh lemon flavor that is sweet and slightly mouth puckering! The Foodie Affair

I have a mini donut pan that I’ve used for these Baked Mini Donuts, Chocolate Rocky Road Donuts and this Baked Donut Birthday Cake Tower, but I don’t have a large size donut pan so I improvised!

For this recipe I used a dessert shell pan and filled the dough partially leaving a hole in the middle replicating the shape of a donut! It works brilliantly!

There is always a way to make do with what you have!

Peeps lemon donuts with glaze decorated with jelly beans and coconut flakes

Homemade Baked Donuts in two sizes!

You can make 8-10 standard size donuts with this recipe, but you may not be able to resist baking mini donuts too! Those cute little bites are so irresistible!

I mixed it up baked both large size peeps lemon donuts as well as the little guys!

Peeps Easter treats peeking out of a baked lemon donut

I also added a candied mustache to one of the Peeps lemon donuts! Did you see it? Hehee – I couldn’t resist!

Easter Peeps lemon donut baked and decorated with jelly beans
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Yield: 8 Servings

Peeps Baked Lemon Cake Donuts

Peeps Baked Lemon Cake Donuts perched in nests are the perfect treats to add to your Easter brunch menu! Fresh lemon flavor that is sweet and slightly mouth puckering!

Peeps Lemon Donuts perched in nests are the perfect treats to add to your Easter brunch menu. Simple baked donut recipe. Get creative with your peeps.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

DONUT

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs, large
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons oil (canola)
  • 3 tablespoons applesauce, unsweetened
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

GLAZE

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed

GARNISH

  • Marshmallow Peeps
  • Green candy shred (grass)
  • mini jelly beans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a donut pan and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl whisk the flours, sugar, baking powder and salt together.
  • In a medium bowl whisk the eggs together with the milk apple sauce, oil, lemon juice and vanilla extract. After combined add the lemon zest.
  • Pour the et mixture into the dry ingredients and fold together until combined (don't beat or over mix).
  • Spoon the batter into the donut pan filling 3/4 full. Bake for 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before putting them on a wire cooling rack.
  • GLAZE
  • Mix until powdered sugar with one tablespoon of the lemon juice. Add more until desired consistency. Dip each donut in the glaze and place on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper or foil. Add candy grass and gently add Marshmallow Peep in the center of the donut. Decorate with jelly beans and let set.
  • Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    8

    Serving Size:

    1

    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 339Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 257mgCarbohydrates: 61gFiber: 3gSugar: 26gProtein: 8g

    Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

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    © Sandra Shaffer
    Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast
    Peeps Baked Lemon Cake Donuts perched in nests are the perfect treats to add to your Easter brunch menu! Fresh lemon flavor that is sweet and slightly mouth puckering! The Foodie Affair

    Check out all the Marshmallow Peeps creations from 14 bloggers showcasing recipes and crafts for marshmallow Peeps! Hop on over to each site:

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    Festive White Chocolate Pies from House of Faucis
    Smores Peeps Pops from The Bitter Side of Sweet ‎
    Marshmallow Peeps Hair Clip from The TipToe Fairy
    Peeps Brownies from My Big Fat Happy Life
    Peeps Easter Bunny Pudding Cups from For the Love of Food
    Easter Peeps Bunny Bags from Nap Time Creations
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    Peeps Easter Basket Cupcakes from One Hoolie Mama
    Chocolate Dipped Marshmallow Bunnies with FREE Printable from A Grande Life
    Peep Tarts Martini from An Affair from the Heart
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    Peeps lemon donuts with homemade lemon glaze peeking out of a nest. These treats are baked, not fried, fun to make with kids and delicious! #peeps #Easter #brunch #lemon #donuts #baked | www.thefoodieaffair.com
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    Peeps Baked Lemon Cake Donuts perched in nests are the perfect treats to add to your Easter brunch menu! Fresh lemon flavor that is sweet and slightly mouth puckering! The Foodie Affair

    Peeps Baked Lemon Cake Donuts perched in nests are the perfect treats to add to your Easter brunch menu! Fresh lemon flavor that is sweet and slightly mouth puckering! The Foodie Affair

    Peeps Baked Lemon Cake Donuts perched in nests are the perfect treats to add to your Easter brunch menu! Fresh lemon flavor that is sweet and slightly mouth puckering! The Foodie Affair

    Peeps Baked Lemon Cake Donuts perched in nests are the perfect treats to add to your Easter brunch menu! Fresh lemon flavor that is sweet and slightly mouth puckering! The Foodie Affair

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    Comments

    1. Bam's Kitchen

      March 14, 2016 at 12:15 am

      Sandra, these little baked lemon donut peeps are so adorable. I know even though my boys are older they would love these in their Easter basket.. LOL You are never to old to join in on the Easter festivities.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 15, 2016 at 9:49 pm

        I agree, Bobbie – I still put together Easter treats for my big kids!

        Reply
    2. Mica @ Let's Taco Bout It Blog

      March 14, 2016 at 8:24 pm

      Easter is one of my favorite holidays. All of the bright colors have a way of putting you in a happy mood. These baked peeps are so very cute!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 15, 2016 at 9:49 pm

        Thanks, Mica! Your sweet comment is making me smile!

        Reply
    3. Felesha

      March 14, 2016 at 9:41 pm

      These are just too cute! The grandkiddos will love them!!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 15, 2016 at 9:48 pm

        Don’t Peeps make you smile – timeless little guys 🙂

        Reply
    4. Sara | Belly Rumbles

      March 14, 2016 at 10:52 pm

      These are just the cutest!! I know you have made your own delicious donuts, but how easy would it be to use your recipe to spiff up some store bought ones.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 15, 2016 at 9:47 pm

        Great idea to use pre-made donuts, especially for a school party!

        Reply
    5. Sam | Ahead of Thyme

      March 14, 2016 at 11:11 pm

      These cake donuts are so cute!! Love the Easter theme! Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 15, 2016 at 9:46 pm

        Glad you like these Peeps donuts! Don’t forget to enter the giveaway!

        Reply
    6. Diana

      March 15, 2016 at 3:02 am

      These donuts look adorable! I love peeps they’re so cute and the colours are very pretty and cheerful

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 15, 2016 at 9:45 pm

        Every year I see a new pretty color. I’m partial to the original yellow though!

        Reply
    7. Jolina - The Unlikely Baker

      March 15, 2016 at 12:57 pm

      These are so cute! Kids will LOVE them.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 15, 2016 at 9:44 pm

        Thanks! Definitely fun for kids 🙂

        Reply
    8. Brian Jones

      March 5, 2018 at 11:24 pm

      What a fun way to play with a donut, these look so much fun!

      Reply
    9. Ramona

      March 5, 2018 at 11:36 pm

      What a fun desert to do with the kids this Easter ? Thank you for sharing this lovely and yummy looking dessert ?

      Reply
    10. Melve

      March 6, 2018 at 1:37 am

      These are so lovely!!! Kids will surely love them.

      Reply

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