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Donut Muffins

April 3, 2011 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 24 Comments

We have just been called to afternoon tea by Sarah who has baked us some delicious Donut Muffins using a recipe she found here. Lots of cinnamony goodness.

Such a joy to have a daughter who bakes us nice treats.

Filed Under: Cupcakes & Muffins, Uncategorized Tagged With: cinnamon

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  1. Nicky says

    April 3, 2011 at 6:13 am

    ooooohhhhh! lovely! When can you send her round to teach my mob?

    Nicky

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  2. Katharina says

    April 3, 2011 at 7:01 am

    Yummy, they look great.

    Have a nice weekend.
    Katharina

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  3. notyet100 says

    April 3, 2011 at 8:05 am

    mmm,..u so lucky,..;-)

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  4. sunny says

    April 3, 2011 at 8:13 am

    Save one for me – I’n on my way!!

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  5. Bela says

    April 3, 2011 at 10:38 am

    Dear Lisa, kiss Sarah for me, please!! She is so sweet!! I wish my Aila is just like your Sarah when she grows up!!!
    Have a lovely week girls!
    Love, Bela

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  6. sewkalico says

    April 3, 2011 at 11:16 am

    Yum, I have been wanting to try Nigella’s recipe (from her How to be a Domestic Goddess book) for donut muffins for a while – they sound truly decadent with jam inside!
    I’m sure you enjoyed these!

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  7. Romy says

    April 3, 2011 at 11:45 am

    Mnham, mham…

    They look great:)))

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  8. Patchwork and Play says

    April 3, 2011 at 1:20 pm

    I have a wonderful husband who makes donut muffins..yum! I must remind him to make them again!

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  9. Mhairi says

    April 3, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    My mum makes these with a dollop of jam in the middle.
    Fill the muffin pan one third full add a teaspoon of jam (this is not an accurate measure rather a small spoon of jam)
    fill the muffin pan to the normal level and bake.
    We use strawberry or one of mum’s homemade combinations but any would do, even marmalade to cut through the sweetness would be nice.
    They do leak a little if you put too much jam. Try to keep it in the centre in a neat pile before adding the rest of the mix.
    YUM YUM YUM

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  10. sandra says

    April 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    They look Delicious. Bet they were!

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  11. Lisa's Creative Designs says

    April 3, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    Thay look delish! I hopped on over and bookmarked the recipe. Thanks!

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  12. K-Sue says

    April 3, 2011 at 7:58 pm

    Yum! I have never heard of donut muffins, but I see from the comments that they are well known.

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  13. Jessa says

    April 3, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    Those look amazing!

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  14. Shannon says

    April 3, 2011 at 9:46 pm

    These look delicious! If I lived with Sarah, I would have to spend hours each day walking off all of the goodies… because I definitely wouldn’t be able to resist them! 😉

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  15. Tania McCartney says

    April 4, 2011 at 12:22 am

    Aww, Sarah! Can I come over, too!?

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  16. Linda says

    April 4, 2011 at 4:42 am

    mmm yum they look delish, the next time you, susan and janelle get together you must go to the honey farm in the valley they make the most delicious cinnamon honey that tastes just like donuts.
    xx

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  17. Thimbleanna says

    April 4, 2011 at 6:30 am

    Yum! I sure wish I had a Sarah. Those muffins look divine!

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  18. Terriaw says

    April 4, 2011 at 7:30 am

    wow, donut muffins? looks delish! Enjoy!

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  19. Sew Useful Designs says

    April 5, 2011 at 1:09 am

    Sarah – you are such a star! My mouth is watering…!!!!

    Hugs!
    Vikki xoxo 🙂

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  20. Janellybelly says

    April 5, 2011 at 1:25 am

    Mmmm, I hungry all of a sudden – & I think we should take up Linda’s advice and get some cinnamon honey 😉

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  21. Doreen says

    April 5, 2011 at 6:47 am

    Oh my! I just found your blog and it’s soooo wonderful. I love, love, love, donuts and cinnamon too but, for health reasons only have one once in a while, so this recipe is a little piece of heaven. I can’t wait to make them with my daughter who loves baking share them with my sister who is a fellow connoisseur. Looking forward to future visits of your wonder posts.
    Doreen

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  22. Karyn says

    April 5, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    What a great day to find your blog. Yumm. I know what i am doing this afternoon!! Thanks!

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  23. Marina says

    April 5, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    Oh yum. Danger!

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  24. Handmade in Israel says

    April 5, 2011 at 10:57 pm

    Oh, I so want to eat those now… and it’s only 9am over here! They look delicious!

    Reply

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