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Gluten Free Creme Egg Baked Doughnuts Recipe

Gluten free Creme Egg baked doughnuts recipe! This Easter treat is super easy to bake at home and a cross between a muffin and a doughnut...
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10 -12
Author Becky Excell

Ingredients

For the doughnut / muffin mix:

  • 345 g gluten free self raising flour
  • 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg optional
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon optional
  • 175 g caster sugar
  • 75 g butter melted
  • 50 g oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 150 ml buttermilk I make my own adding 1 tbsp of lemon juice to any milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 5-6 Creme eggs these are gluten free in the UK I use half a creme egg per 'doughnut' cut the unconventional way!)

For the sugar coating:

  • 100 g caster sugar
  • 50 g butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 160C Fan / 180C.
  • Grease a cupcake / muffin tin either with butter or spay a little oil and spread it around each hole.
  • Next make your buttermilk (if you haven't bought your own). Place 150ml of milk into a jug and add a tbsp of lemon juice. Leave for about 10 minutes, it should start to curdle and become homemade buttermilk!
  • Place your gluten free self raising flour, xanthan gum and caster sugar (plus nutmeg/cinnamon if you are using) into a large bowl and gently mix.
  • In a small bowl mix together your melted butter (must be cooled), oil, buttermilk, eggs and vanilla. Whisk until combined..
  • Pour your wet ingredients into your bowl of dry ingredients and mix together. Try to mix as minimally as possible, just until combined.
  • Cut your Creme Eggs in half. DON'T cut them the usual way on the join, cut them the opposite way. Ensure each half has plenty of fondant in it.
  • Spoon a tablespoon or so of your mixture into each of your muffin holes (already greased).
  • Then place your half Creme Egg in with the fondant facing upwards. This will stop it from leaking out and vanishing during baking.
  • Spoon more of your cake mixture on top of the half Creme Egg - make sure its fully covered and maintains its position.
  • Place in the oven for 18 - 20 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Once cooked allow to cool for a few minutes in their tin before gently easing them out.
  • When still warm carefully coat each in melted butter and then roll or sprinkle each with some caster sugar
  • Allow to fully cool and then enjoy!

Notes

These are always best enjoyed on the day they are baked. You can warm them gently if eating a couple of days later though!