Baked Lemon Olive Oil Doughnuts

Name: Baked Lemon Olive Oil Doughnuts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 12
Ingredients: ¼ cup Zucchi Lemon-Flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus 1 tablespoon for the pan; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; ½ cup milk; ½ cup plain greek yogurt; 2 large eggs; 3 tablespoons lemon zest (about the zest of 3 lemons); 1 cup confectioners’ sugar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice, or as necessary for consistency; 1 teaspoon lemon EVOO; 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Lemon-flavored EVOO adds a bright and zesty flavor to these baked olive oil doughnuts. No butter or frying required!

COOK TIME	15 minutes
PREP TIME	20 minutes

SKILL LEVEL	Medium
SERVES	12 doughnuts

We recommend…

LEMON FLAVORED EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Awaken the senses with this refreshing lemon olive oil, flavored with candied lemon rind for a light and delicate taste.

INGREDIENTS

For the olive oil doughnuts:

¼ cup / Zucchi Lemon-Flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus 1 tablespoon for the pan
2 cups / all-purpose flour
1 cup / sugar
2 teaspoons / baking powder
¼ teaspoon / sea salt
½ cup / milk
½ cup / plain greek yogurt
2 / large eggs
3 tablespoons / lemon zest (about the zest of 3 lemons)

For the lemon glaze:

1 cup / confectioners’ sugar
3 tablespoons / lemon juice, or as necessary for consistency
1 teaspoon / lemon EVOO
2 tablespoons / poppy seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 375℉. Lightly brush the cavities of the doughnut pan with a tablespoon of Lemon EVOO.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, yogurt, lemon-flavored olive oil, egg, and lemon zest. Add to the dry ingredients and whisk until the batter is smooth.
Spoon the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full. (For easier filling, you can transfer the batter to a piping bag or batter dispenser first.)
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the doughnuts are puffed and slightly golden, and a tester comes out clean.
Allow the doughnuts to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Run a spatula around the perimeter of each to loosen. Carefully lift the olive oil doughnuts out of the pan and place on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, add the confectioners’ sugar and slowly drizzle in the lemon juice while whisking until smooth. You may need to play with the sugar and lemon juice amounts slightly as necessary for desired consistency and flavor.
Dip the tops of each olive oil doughnut into the glaze and set aside on a parchment paper-lined tray. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Enjoy.

Chocolate Orange Marble Cake with a spider web icing design

Chocolate Orange Marble Cake with Spider Web Icing

Dessert

A decadent chocolate orange marble cake made extra moist thanks to the addition of orange-flavored extra virgin olive oil. Glazed with a chocolate orange ganache and a white chocolate spider web design that’s perfect for Halloween.

A wooden tray holds several green cupcakes topped with pink frosting and dried raspberries. The cupcakes are garnished with chopped nuts.

Matcha Olive Oil Cupcakes with Raspberry Frosting

Dessert

Made with matcha powder and extra virgin olive oil, these vegan cupcakes offer a distinct taste and delightful presentation.

Baked Lemon Olive Oil Doughnuts

Dessert

Lemon-flavored EVOO adds a bright and zesty flavor to these baked olive oil doughnuts. No butter or frying required!

Lemon Olive Oil Bundt Cake with Sour Cherries

Dessert

A bright and cheery bundt cake, flavored with lemon olive oil and sour cherries.

Cherry Olive Oil Scones

Dessert

Not too sweet with a delicate crumble, these cherry olive oil scones make the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack.

Lemon Olive Oil Bars with Raspberries

Dessert

A delicate olive oil shortbread crust is topped with sweet and tart lemon curd and fresh raspberries in these delightful lemon olive oil bars.

Double Chocolate Rye Olive Oil Cookies

Dessert

The fruitiness of the olive oil complements the bitter notes of dark chocolate and the tart, earthy flavors of rye flour in this rich, double chocolate cookie.

Orange Olive Oil Cake with Citrus Rosemary Glaze

Dessert

This orange olive oil cake is delicate and moist, infused with a bright citrus flavor and a hint of rosemary.

Pistachio Orange Olive Oil Cookies

Dessert

Ground pistachios, orange zest, and extra virgin olive oil come together to create a fancy, butterless cookie, coated in rich dark chocolate.

Spiced Apple Olive Oil Cake

Dessert

Apples and extra virgin olive oil give this spiced cake a soft, moist, and delicate texture.

Walnut Olive Oil Pumpkin Pie

Dessert

Traditional pumpkin pie gets a healthy upgrade with an olive oil walnut crust.

Flourless Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

Dessert

Torta Caprese is a typical Italian flourless chocolate cake. Here we have our twist on the traditional, using extra virgin olive oil instead of butter. The resulting cake is decadent and rich, with fruity notes from the olive oil that mingle together perfectly with the bittersweet chocolate.

Where to Buy

Ready to bring sustainable Italian culinary tradition into your kitchen? Shop Zucchi in a store near you.

Find In Stores

Stay in Touch

Get olive oil recipes, tips, and Zucchi promotions delivered straight to your inbox.