Banana Bread Doughnut Twists & Wilton Giveaway

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What do you get when you cross banana bread with a doughnut?  Why a Banana Bread Doughnut Twist, of course!!  These baked doughnuts have all the great taste of banana bread but in the shape of a fun twist doughnut!  I topped the doughnuts with a cream cheese glaze and cinnamon nuts.  These easy Banana Bread Doughnut Twists are great for dessert, snack, or even a special breakfast.  Hungry yet? Want to win one of these cute Doughnut Twists Pans along with a great prize package from Wilton?  Read on for information on how to enter and the recipe for these Banana Bread Doughnut Twists!

Banana Bread Doughnut Twists

These Banana Bread Doughnut Twists are super easy to make and they’re BAKED not fried!  So you don’t have to worry about making a mess in your kitchen with all that oil and frying!  To start, lightly spray Wilton‘s Doughnut Twist Pan with nonstick spray.  Love this pan!  Can’t wait to try some other recipes in it like other doughnuts, quick breads, cakes, etc.!

Banana Bread Doughnut Twists

Start making your batter.  Mix your dry ingredients together.

Banana Bread Doughnut Twists

Mix your wet ingredients together except the buttermilk.

Banana Bread Doughnut Twists

Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the buttermilk into the rest of the batter.

Banana Bread Doughnut Twists

Fill the cavities about 2/3 full with the batter.

Banana Bread Doughnut Twists

Bake the doughnuts for about 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.  Let them cool a few minutes then flip the doughnuts over onto a cooling rack.  Mine all came out with no problem and no sticking.  Aren’t they adorable??  What a fun pan!

Banana Bread Doughnut Twists

While the doughnuts are cooling, make your cream cheese glaze and cinnamon nuts.  Drizzle the glaze on top (or next time I think I’ll just dunk the whole top of the doughnut in the glaze) and sprinkle the nuts on top.  Instead of nuts you could also use Wilton‘s sprinkles or colored sugars for a colorful treat!

Banana Bread Doughnut Twists

These doughnuts are BIG so one could easily be 2 servings.  Or maybe just 1 serving if you’re really hungry. :)

Banana Bread Doughnut Twists

These Banana Bread Doughnut Twists are golden brown on the outside and soft and cakey on the inside.  Yum!

Banana Bread Doughnut Twists

Would you like to win one of these cool pans from Wilton??  One lucky winner will win a great prize package thanks to Wilton !  Be sure to read the rules and enter below!

Banana Bread Doughnut Twists

SNAPPY GOURMET -  WILTON GIVEAWAY:

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Prize(s):

One winner will receive a prize package from Wilton including a 6-Cavity Doughnut Twist Pan, Autumn Mini Bites Pan, and an assortment of candy melts and sprinkles/sugars.  (Approximate retail value is $70.)

TO ENTER:

Mandatory Entry-
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Up to 11 entries per person (no automated entries or cheating allowed). Entries that are not valid and multiple entries will not be considered and will be thrown out when choosing winners. Each entry must be a separate comment and not a reply to a comment and not multiple entries within one comment. You must be 18 years or older and a United States Resident to enter. Prizes will be mailed to U.S. addresses only and can not be mailed to P.O. Boxes. Contest is void where prohibited by law. Sweep is free to enter and no purchase is necessary. All entries must be received by Tuesday, October 30th, 2012, 11:59pm EST.

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Snappy Gourmet will choose winners  using Random.org based on the number of valid entries on or around October 31st, 2012. One prize per person. Winner(s) will be notified by email and have 3 days to respond with their address before an alternate winner will be chosen and notified. Prize(s) may be sent by sponsor and winner’s contact information will be supplied to them.

DISCLOSURE:
Prize package was supplied by Wilton.   All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Good luck!

 

Banana Bread Doughnut Twists
4.9 from 35 reviews

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Recipe type: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
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Serves: about 12 (makes 6 large doughnuts)
A fun combination of banana bread and doughnuts!
Ingredients
Doughnuts:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ⅓ cup buttermilk
Cream Cheese Glaze:

  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk (or buttermilk)
Nuts:

  • ½ cup toasted chopped pecans or walnuts
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a Wilton 6-cavity Doughnut Twist Pan with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another large mixing bowl, beat together 4 tablespoons butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Beat in eggs one at a time. Beat in bananas and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Alternate beating in dry ingredients and buttermilk into bowl until ingredients are just combined being careful to not overmix.
  4. Spoon batter into prepared pan until each cavity is about ⅔ full. Bake for about 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into middle comes out clean. Set aside to cool.
  5. Meanwhile, mix together cream cheese, 1 tablespoon butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon milk until well combined. Add additional milk as desired for thinner consistency. Drizzle glaze on top of doughnuts or dip top of each doughnut into glaze as desired.
  6. In a small bowl mix together nuts and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle on top of doughnuts.
Notes
SNAPPY TIPS: Be sure your bananas are very ripe for best results. SNAPPY SUBSTITUTIONS: Instead of cinnamon, you could use a combination of other spices such as nutmeg, allspice, or apple pie spice mix. Instead of nuts you could use Wilton colored sugars or sprinkles. (For more recipes visit Snappy Gourmet at http://www.snappygourmet.com to sign up for an email/RSS subscription or visit Snappy Gourmet on Facebook or Twitter.)

 

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524 thoughts on “Banana Bread Doughnut Twists & Wilton Giveaway”

  7. Amy Tong

    What a fun giveaway for the season! I’ve always wanted to make my own doughnut but haven’t done so. I’m afraid I would get too addicted to them. But I love your baked version. I think that’s much healthier than fried ones. My personal favorite? Krispy Kreme’s glazed doughnut. Can’t stop eating them. :)

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  8. Ali M.

    My favorite doughnut is definitely from Demarest Farms in Hillsdale, NJ. They have cinnamon and plain and they are delicious!

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  28. Mary Beth Elderton

    These look wonderful! When I think of doughnuts, I usually think of the Bavarian cream filled with the chocolate icing. I’ve never made doughnuts at home.

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  33. Tracy Fausak

    My favorite doughnut is a eclair with chocolate glaze filled with Boston Cream from the doughnut shop. I am not a fan of traditional eclairs. I would love to try this banana recipe.

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  51. Jacqui

    My favorite donut is from a place near my house called Yum Yum Donuts. It is called the White Lightening and is a donut filled with vanilla creme, topped with vanilla icing and white sprinkles. They fill it up so much, it’s amazing!

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  59. Andrea D.

    My favorite doughnut is a cinnamon sugar donut that I get at Uncle John’s Cider Mill (in Michigan) with apple cider. I live far from it now but it will always be in my memory. Thanks for the chance to enter.

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  89. JaanL

    Love chocolate potato donuts….so moist and chocolaty….there were the best donuts that my mother ever taught me to make….I will never stop making them…they are just to good.

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  105. Kerrie Mayans

    My favorite donut is from a little boutique donut shop here in Mill Creek WA called Frost. It is a maple bar with bacon on top. Yum!

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  116. Natalie J Vandenberghe

    My favorite doughnut is the maple bar with bacon on top from VooDoo Doughnuts! I love this pan, tho, and I think if I win it, I’ll start making my own donuts. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  154. Elin

    My favorite doughnut is an old-fashioned chocolate cake with a simple glaze. I’ve never made my own, but I need to try it.

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  161. Pauline M

    My favorite donut is Krispy Kreme donuts. I love the cream filled with chocolate topping on it. It’s even better when they periodically put sprinkles on top!

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  170. Cindy B

    Honey Wheat Donuts are the best! We get them in Buellton, Ca at a little Donut Shop about a half an hour north of Santa Barbara, Ca.

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  185. Geetha

    I normally like the plain cinnmon and sugar, however cardamom and sugar is delicious or a drizzle of white choc with cardamom.

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  187. Susan LP

    My favorite doughnut is a Krispy Kreme cream filled chocolate covered, with their seasonal pumpkin doughnut running a close second.

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  200. barbara n

    My favorite donut is a Bavarian Cream donut. I bought my niece a donut pan for her birthday last year and we made funfetti donuts that were delicious!

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  208. Terri P

    Mandatory Entry-
    1) Leave a comment telling me details about your favorite doughnut. What flavor is it? Where do you get it or do you make it yourself?

    Chocolate Custard-Filled from Krispy Kreme! Oh, how I wish I had one now!

    Terri P
    pr4gatheringroses AT gmail DOT com

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  212. Pam N

    Hello my friend!! I love this donut pan = I want it, I want it!!! My favorite donut is the cinnamon stuffed with apple filling. Great fall one with at hot cup of coffee . . .at any time of day!

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  217. Vicki E

    Apple Fritters are my favorite, I have never tried to make them yet but would love love LOVE to win this giveaway, my daughters would be thrilled to try some of your recipes with this Wilton set!

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  221. mary m.

    My favorite doughnut is a cream filled doughnut with chocolate frosting. I like to buy my doughnuts in the bakery section of the grocery store.

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  230. Billie

    My favorite donut is a peanut butter roll, it’s basically a cinnamon roll with gooey peanut butter spread between all the layers. Delicious!

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  233. Lori Kauffman

    My favorite donuts are pumpkin spice, apple filled and chocolate glazed, usually from Dunkin’ Donuts or Krispy Kreme. Would love to make some using the Wilton pan!

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  263. adrienne warren

    ok lets see now, I liked you on face book and followed on pineterest posted the contest to facebook twitter and pinetrest.

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  264. Amanda C.

    My favorite doughnut would definitely have to be the one I had the other day. I’m a bit of a pumpkin addict, and so I saw this pumpkin spice glazed cake doughnut at Krispy Kreme the other day and had to have it. It was not only oohey gooey, but it had a rich pumpkiny taste to it. I’m so glad it’s fall because now I know where I can find these delicious doughnuts! :)

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  268. Linda Crispell

    My favorite donut is Apple Cider donuts ~ home-made, and rolled in sugar!! MMMMMM I am following you on Twitter ~ your recipes look awesome!

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  279. Kristi

    My favorite donut is eclairs! My grandfather used to buy them for me when I was a little girl and I have loved them all of my life!

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  287. Mary Somerville

    My favorite is the Krispy Kream Glazed Doughnut with Maple Icing! I have not tried making doughnuts myself yet.

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  298. Rosanne

    When I was a kid @ our lake cottage I would get a chocolate covered donut with white cream in the circle and a cherry on top. I found one like that in the city I live in but it doesn’t have the cherry on top.

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  317. Becky M.

    Well, my favorite doughnut is really just that basic twist with glaze that you can get at any bakery. If I’m actually eating in the morning, I can’t eat something with too much sugar (like a filled one), but the twist just hits the spot!

    I’ve made homemade cranberry doughnuts that were good, but they were fried and just too much work and grease to make often. I have a few recipes for baked doughnuts pinned but haven’t gotten around to making them yet. The ones you made sound delicious (and so cute with that pan too)!

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  321. Trina

    I love all cake doughnuts! I love the plain with maple glaze, chocolate with chocolate with coconut… I relly hope to win, but will have to buy the pan if I don’t. Thanks Wilton

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  325. Saira Gallo

    My favorite doughnut recipe is baked lavender donuts which I eat with a basil whipped cream =)

    I’m following you on Facebook and Twitter too fyi and absolutely love your giveaways and would love to win this one! (I never win anything…)

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  331. Desi

    My fave donut was a maple bacon donut at Buskens Bakery! Yes it had a slice of bacon on it! I loved the mix of sweet and salty. But unfortunately they did away with that flavor. Always happens to me!

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  337. Shannon C

    This embarrasses me, but my favorite doughnut is the Oreo doughnut at Dunkin’ Doughnuts. I haven’t had enough homemade ones though! BTW the banana bread doughnut twist sounds fantastic. Maybe that would be the first thing I make :)

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  342. Roy F.

    My favorite is the one with vanilla cream inside and chocolate glaze on top from the bakery at the grocery store.

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  344. Karen F

    There is a local donut shop that makes apple fritters that are so good, they have their own recipe for cinnamon rolls that is really delicious.

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  345. Susan Hauff

    I like the chocolate dip dounut from Tim Hortons. Light and not so sweet. I haven’t every made donuts before but my grandmother would tell a story that when she started making donuts when my dad and uncles were kids. One by one they showed up in the kitchen and start taking over and before long she was sitting at the table with her coffee. She always had style!!

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  349. Greta

    My favorite doughnut is unique to my hometown as far as I can tell. It’s called a mudpie and I’ve never found anything like it outside SE Wisconsin. It’s hard to describe, but it certainly isn’t your every day chocolate covered cake donut!

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  362. Julia Kang

    My favorite doughnut is the normal glazed one from Dunkin’ Donuts since I don’t venture in this area of food much. I just might try making your banana bread doughnut twists recipe however. They sound delicious and different!

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  373. Robin

    My favorite donut is blueberry glazed donut from Dunkin Donuts. It is a bluberry cake-like donut with a glaze on it. Yum

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  376. katfam

    I have never made donuts, but my favorite is a Boston Cream donut. I rarely eat donuts, but those are really good.

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  385. Stacy

    I love Toasted Coconut donuts! I have to make them myself because I am vegan (although there are vegan bakeries that make them, just none within reasonable driving distance from me).

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  388. Jennifer

    My favorite is a lemon-filled glazed donut. I have to get them from my local corner donut shop, but would love to try and make them at home.

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  407. Kelly D

    I like any donut filled with chocolate or vanilla icing, with icing on top. I think that Shop Rite makes really good donuts, so I usually get them there.

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  413. Jeni Lutz

    I love cream filled glazed donuts from giants foods and I love my grandma’s homemade Fastnacht with mashed potatos

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  426. Dee Hadley

    We have a small doughnut shop in town I go to they have the best Bavarian filled with chocolate icing! They are amazing! You know the melt in your mouth kind! There delicious!

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  474. Kathleen M Smith

    Back in the day, my fav donut was Krispy Creme filled with chocolate on top. Now I prefer a sugar free, low fat, whole grain cake type donut with lots of good nutrition packed in….fruits, nuts, flax type stuff. Love your recipe!

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  482. Chrissy Nestor

    My favorite doughnut is the Glazed doughnut with chocolate icing from Krispy Kreme, it’s delicious!

    chrissylea1979 (at)gmail(dot) com

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  490. Ashley

    What a great giveaway! I love doughnuts with a cup of hot chocolate in the Fall. My favorite kind of doughnut is the French Cruller from good ole Dunkin Doughnuts. I love then more from scratch, but haven’t made them in quite some time

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  502. Deborah Rosen

    When I lived in NJ I used to be able to get a doughnut called Glazed Chocolate Sour Cream. It was so darn delicious that it often became my “reward” for getting thru a difficult task. I so wish I had a clue about how to make it at home!

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  512. Kalah Korbe

    My favorite doughnuts when I was a little girl were made by my aunt. She would save a little of her dinner roll dough and the next morning she would shop the left over dough into a doughnut shape, deep fry it then sprinkle powdered sugar or drizzle honey on them. YUM!

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  515. Amy Lee

    My faaavorite donuts are from Britt’s Donuts in Carolina Beach. They’re simple glazed donuts and they are the BEST!

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