Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Donut Bars
Fluffy, cake-like donut bars with a rich vanilla flavor, perfect for cozy mornings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars before serving.
Notes
Pair these bars with coffee or tea. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg