Are maple bars a West Coast thing?

Yes, maple bars are especially popular on the West Coast of the United States. You’ll often find them in local bakeries and donut shops from California to Washington. Their distinct rectangular shape and maple glaze make them a regional favorite.

What is a maple bar donut?

A maple bar is a rectangular, yeast-raised donut typically fried and topped with maple glaze. Our version keeps the same flavor and shape but skips the frying. These baked maple donut bars offer the same maple-rich taste with an easier prep and cleaner finish.

Does Krispy Kreme do maple donuts?

Krispy Kreme occasionally offers maple-glazed donuts or maple bars as limited-time flavors, especially during fall or regional promos. However, they’re not a regular item in all locations. This recipe gives you that flavor anytime, with a soft baked texture instead of a yeast dough.

Does Krispy Kreme have donut bars?

Not regularly. Most Krispy Kreme stores focus on round, yeast-raised or cake donuts. Donut bars are more common in independent bakeries or West Coast chains. That’s why homemade maple donut bars are such a hit, they fill that nostalgic gap with simple ingredients and bold flavor.

Maple Donut Bars – Soft Baked Glazed Treat You’ll Love

Name: Maple Donut Bars – Soft, Baked and Glazed to Perfection
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g); 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (2g); 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (2g); 1/4 teaspoon salt (1g); 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (1g); 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g); 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (56g); 1 large egg; 1/2 cup buttermilk (120ml); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml); 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60g); 2 tablespoons maple syrup (30ml); 1/2 teaspoon maple extract (2.5ml); 1–2 tablespoons milk, as needed (15–30ml)

Description

These maple donut bars are soft, fluffy, and baked instead of fried. Topped with a smooth maple glaze, they deliver classic donut shop flavor in a simple and mess-free format. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

For the Donut Bars:

2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda (2g)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder (2g)
1/4 teaspoon salt (1g)
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (1g)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (56g)
1 large egg
1/2 cup buttermilk (120ml)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)

For the Maple Glaze:

1/2 cup powdered sugar (60g)
2 tablespoons maple syrup (30ml)
1/2 teaspoon maple extract (2.5ml)
1–2 tablespoons milk, as needed (15–30ml)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease an 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan.

2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl.

3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add egg, buttermilk, and vanilla. Mix until combined.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet. Stir just until blended.

6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.

7. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

8. Cool the bars in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

9. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, extract, and milk until smooth.

10. Spread or drizzle glaze over cooled bars. Let glaze set before slicing and serving.

Notes

For stronger flavor, add more maple extract to the glaze. Store bars in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American