Description
These maple donut bars capture the essence of bakery-style sweets in an easy-to-slice format, complete with a glossy maple glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until incorporated, then stir in the buttermilk and 2 teaspoons vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 22–28 minutes until the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Prepare the glaze while the bars cool: whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and milk to desired consistency.
- Spread the glaze over the warm bars and allow to cool completely.
- Slice into squares and serve at room temperature.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for better emulsion. Glazing while warm helps the glaze adhere properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: maple bars, donut bars, bakery-style desserts, brunch desserts, sweet treats