38 Reviews of Muffins That Taste Like Doughnuts

From: MizEmerilLagasse

On Jun 14, 2004

Wow, these do taste like doughnuts. I love the topping too. I added alittle vanilla to this recipe for some extra flavor and really liked it. These are some really good muffins Hun! Keep up the good work!

From: najwa

On Jan 23, 2006

Very nice muffins! Very easy and good. Thanks!

From: Claudia Dawn

On Jul 6, 2004

These were very good. I also recommend halving the topping.

From: KITTENCAL

On Jun 22, 2004

These were just to die for!, and yes they certainly do taste similar to doughnuts, they just melted in your mouth, heaven with every bite! Wonderful light texture. I took MizEmeril's advise and added 1 tsp vanilla. I will be making these again, they were just delicious! Thanks so much for posting...Kittencal

From: Kater

On Jun 23, 2004

I just made these muffins - they're still warm, in fact, but I couldn't wait to taste them. They are scrumptious! I actually subsituted 1/2 cup of homemade applesauce for the oil and only used 1/2 cup sugar, since there is some sugar in my applesauce. I added a couple extra Tbls of flour to make the batter a little thicker. I think next time I make them I'll use 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 tsp nutmeg, as they were a little too nutmeg-y for me, although still very yummy. I baked them in my mini-muffin pan for about 15 minutes and they are perfect! I know my husband and son are going to gobble them up! Thanks for the great recipe!

From: Lilysmom

On Jan 27, 2007

These were wonderful.I assembled the dry ingredients the night before so that in the morning I just had to mix in the the wet and I did that by hand.No noise to wake anyone.I'm not so sure they tasted like doughnuts..but who cares, they were wonderful and I will make these again. They go right into my keeper fill.Thanks Ladyshay for a great recipe.

From: Darlene10

On Jun 25, 2004

These were really good muffins and they do truly taste like a cake donut. I added a teaspoon of vanilla. I also halved the topping mixture. I will certainly make again.

From: Treenickel

On Mar 2, 2007

I thought these muffins had a real nice texture and loved the flavor. While still warm from the oven they didn't taste as similar to cake donuts as they did after a few hours and even more so the next day (the two I managed to hide so they weren't devoured) This recipe doesn't claim to be a cake donut clone. I think the reviewers that are upset that it doesn't taste like a donut are taking the recipe a little to literally! In my opinion it comes close enough, is easier to make and is hands down delicious.

From: BevLR

On Feb 1, 2009

Yesterday, I was in the mood for homemade doughnuts and, after reading some of the reviews, I thought I'd give these a try. I followed the advice of several reviewers and made them in mini-muffin tins and added some vanilla. Like some others, I found 2 TBS melted butter was perfect when brushed on. For the topping, I didn't follow the recipe. Instead, I made a mixture of splenda and Penzey's baking spice and sprinkled it on top. What surprised me was how the taste actually improved the next day. Thanks Ladyshay, I'll be making these again.

From: Chef Farmer

On May 15, 2009

Really great! If made the day before the flavors have longer to mingle and this creates the cake doughnut taste. Fresh out of the oven they are also good. I added vanilla and a pinch of ginger. Its faster , easier and slightly healthier than real dougnuts. I frosted some in chocolate with chopped nut and white icing and sprinkles on others for a family event. They were a huge hit! Thank you for posting.