Maple cashew glazed donuts on a cooling rack decorated with cashews, coconut, chocolate and sprinkle of sea salt.

Maple Cashew Donuts

These rich and fluffy donuts are fried to golden perfection and finished with a luscious maple cashew glaze. Made with creamy full-fat Greek yogurt and a hint of vanilla, this indulgent treat delivers the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and nutty flavors. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert—these donuts are a must-try for cashew lovers and gourmet donut enthusiasts alike.

Category: Breakfast

Yield: 48-3” donuts

Ingredients:

Dough Ingredients:

  • 120 grams unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 48 grams baking powder
  • 10 grams baking soda
  • 960 grams all-purpose flour
  • 12 grams kosher salt
  • 240 grams egg yolks, room temperature
  • 904 grams full fat, plain Greek yogurt, room temperature
  • 400 grams granulated sugar
  • 16 grams vanilla extract
  • 1800 grams neutral oil, for frying

 

Glaze Ingredients:

  • 50 grams granulated sugar
  • 175 grams grade A maple syrup
  • 60 grams Once Again cashew butter
  • 360 grams heavy cream
  • 2.4 grams kosher

 

Directions:

  • Make the Dough:
    • Melt the butter and let cool.
    • Combine the baking powder, baking soda, flour and salt. Separately, combine the melted butter, egg yolks, yogurt, sugar and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
    • Roll the dough to 1/2” thickness and refrigerate until firm.
    • Cut donuts to desired size and fry at 360-370 °F until golden brown. Let cool before dipping.
  • Make the Glaze: Combine the ingredients for the glaze and cook over medium heat to 218-224 °F. Let cool slightly before using.
A close up of a maple cashew glazed donut flecked with cashews, coconut, chocolate and sprinkle of sea salt.
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