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Sweet potato pineapple upside-down donut rings on a plate
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Sweet Potato Pineapple Upside Down Donut Rings

Moist and golden donut rings with a tropical twist, featuring sweet potato and caramelized pineapple.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked, Easy
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 180kcal

Equipment

  • Donut Pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a standard donut pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potatoes, drained crushed pineapple, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined.
  • Add in the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until everything is evenly incorporated and the mixture is creamy.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula. Be careful not to overmix—just until there are no visible streaks of flour.
  • Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each ring about 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then gently loosen and invert onto a cooling rack so the caramelized pineapple side is on top.
  • Serve warm as is, or dust with a bit of extra cinnamon or powdered sugar for a pretty finish.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg