Get ready to indulge in the most scrumptious, soft, and fluffy baked donuts that will make your taste buds do the happy dance. These babies are loaded with the perfect blend of sweet and spicy vanilla chai flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, freshly baked donut that’s infused with the comforting flavors of vanilla and chai. It’s a match made in heaven, folks! And the best part? These donuts are ridiculously easy to make and require minimal effort.

Now, let’s get started! Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Yes, you read that right – we’re baking these donuts, not frying them. This means you can indulge in the guilt-free goodness without worrying about the extra calories.

In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, including flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients, including milk, egg, and melted butter. Add the vanilla extract and chai tea to the wet ingredients and whisk until well combined.

Now it’s time to bring the two mixtures together. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a smooth batter forms. Don’t overmix, folks! You want the batter to be just combined.

Pour the batter into a greased donut pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the donuts are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

While the donuts are baking, prepare the cinnamon sugar mixture. In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and cinnamon. Once the donuts are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Then, toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until they’re fully coated.

Now, it’s time for the pièce de résistance – the chai glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and chai tea until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the donuts and watch them transform into a sweet and sticky masterpiece.

These donuts are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. They’re also a great way to impress your friends and family with your baking skills. So go ahead, indulge in the sweet and spicy goodness of these baked vanilla chai donuts. Your taste buds will thank you!

Some of you have asked if you can use chai tea concentrate instead of brewing chai tea. The answer is yes! Just follow the package instructions for making 1/4 cup plus a tablespoon or two of chai tea.

Others have asked if you can make these donuts without a donut pan. The answer is yes! You can use a muffin pan or even make a DIY donut pan using foil and a muffin pan.

So, what are you waiting for? Get baking and indulge in the sweet and spicy goodness of these baked vanilla chai donuts!