Description
Soft, cake-like bars infused with warm maple notes, topped with a luscious maple glaze. Perfect for a cozy brunch or a sweet afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (113g)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (50g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (180g)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (7.5ml)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (1.25ml)
- 1/2 cup milk (120ml)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (240g)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (60ml)
- 2–4 tablespoons milk (30-60ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (2.5ml)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the donut bars cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Once the donut bars are cooled, spread the maple glaze evenly over the top.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- Softened Butter: Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for a smooth batter.
- Don’t Overmix: Mix until just combined to avoid tough bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: donut bars, maple, baking, dessert, breakfast, maple glaze
