Soft donuts with the citrusy flavor of caipirinha, made with a lightly alcoholic dough and lemon glaze. Perfect for a unique snack or to accompany an ice-cold caipirinha.

Ingredients

Dough

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• Zest of 1 lime
• ¼ cup lime juice
• ¼ cup cachaça (Brazilian sugarcane liquor)

Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• Lime zest for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a donut pan.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, lime zest, lime juice, and cachaça.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined (don’t overmix).
• Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• While the donuts cool, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and lime juice until smooth.
• Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze and place them back on the wire rack. Garnish with lime zest.

Tips

• For a more intense lime flavor, add more lime zest to the dough.
• If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, a tablespoon at a time.
• If the glaze is too thin, add more powdered sugar.
• Serve the donuts fresh and enjoy them with a chilled caipirinha!

Note: This recipe does contain alcohol, so it’s not suitable for children or those who avoid alcohol.

Let me know if you’d like any other adjustments or have more questions!

Tabela Nutricional

(*) % Valores Diários com base em uma dieta de 2.000 kcal ou 8.400 kJ. Seus valores diários podem ser maiores ou menores dependendo de suas necessidades energéticas.