Matcha Baked Donuts with Matcha Cream Cheese Glaze

These matcha baked donuts are soft, lightly sweet, and full of that earthy green tea flavor we all love.

The best part? They’re baked, not fried, so they’re super easy to make at home. And that matcha cream cheese glaze?

Pure magic—creamy, slightly tangy, and packed with matcha goodness.

Whether you’re making these for a weekend treat or a fun baking project with the kids, you’re going to love every bite!

Matcha Baked Donuts with Matcha Cream Cheese Glaze

What You’ll Need

For the Donuts:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 tbsp matcha powder
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 egg
½ cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Matcha Cream Cheese Glaze:

4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp matcha powder
2 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract

all the ingredients needed to make matcha baked donuts and matcha cream cheese glaze.

Pro Tips

Sift the matcha – It helps prevent clumps and gives the donuts a smooth, even green color.
Don’t overmix the batter – A few lumps are fine! Overmixing can make the donuts dense.
Use a piping bag or zip-top bag – Snip off the corner and pipe the batter into the donut pan for a cleaner, more even shape.
Let them cool completely – Warm donuts will make the glaze run off instead of sticking beautifully.
For a deeper matcha flavor – Add an extra ½ teaspoon of matcha to the glaze!

Tools You’ll Need

Donut pan
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Hand mixer (optional, for glaze)
Sifter
Piping bag or zip-top bag
Cooling rack

Substitutions & Variations

No donut pan? Use a muffin tin and bake as matcha muffins instead!
Dairy-free? Swap milk for almond or oat milk and use dairy-free cream cheese.
Want it extra sweet? Add 2 more tablespoons of sugar to the donut batter.

Make-Ahead Tips

The donuts stay soft for up to 2 days at room temperature, or you can freeze them (unglazed) for up to a month.
Make the glaze ahead and store it in the fridge for 3-4 days—just let it soften before using.

How to Make Matcha Baked Donuts

Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, matcha powder, and sugar.

a glass mixing bowl filled with flour, baking powder, baking soda, matcha powder, salt, and granulated sugar, all freshly whisked together with a small metal whisk

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract.

a small mixing bowl containing whisked egg, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract, with a small metal whisk resting inside

Step 3: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Gently mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.

a bowl where pale-colored wet ingredients (melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract) are being poured into the dry mixture.

Step 4: Pipe and Bake

Fill a piping bag with the batter and pipe it into a greased donut pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.

a donut pan filled with freshly piped matcha batter, with a piping bag still in hand

Step 5: Make the Matcha Cream Cheese Glaze

Mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, matcha powder, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

a mixing bowl filled with creamy, pale green matcha cream cheese glaze, freshly whipped to a smooth texture

Step 6: Glaze the Donuts

Dip each cooled donut into the glaze and let it set for a few minutes.

a hand dipping a freshly baked vibrant green matcha donut into a bowl of glossy matcha cream cheese glaze

Leftovers & Storage

Store glazed donuts in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
If unglazed, they can stay at room temperature for 2 days or be frozen for up to a month.

Final Thoughts

These matcha baked donuts are a must-try! They’re soft, flavorful, and fun to make. Try them out, share with family, and let me know in the comments how they turned out for you! 🍵🍩💚