Description
These Strawberry Donuts are a delightful twist on a classic treat, featuring a moist, fluffy texture infused with fresh strawberry puree and topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, these baked donuts are easy to make and bring a fresh fruity flavor that’s sure to please.
Ingredients
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Donut Batter
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ¾ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup cake flour
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 12–15 strawberries (about 1 cup pureed)
Glaze
- Powdered sugar (amount not specified, approximately 1 cup)
- Milk (amount not specified, approximately 2-3 tbsp)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) to warm while you prepare the donut batter.
- Prepare Strawberry Puree: Trim and hull the strawberries, then pulse them in a food processor until chunky but not fully liquid. Set aside this fresh strawberry puree for later use.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter, sugar, and egg on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add Flavorings and Liquids: Incorporate vanilla extract, buttermilk, and the fresh strawberry puree into the butter mixture, mixing until fully blended.
- Add Dry Ingredients: On low speed, gently blend in the cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter tender. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing.
- Fill Donut Tin: Transfer the batter into a large piping bag or freezer bag with a snipped corner. Grease your donut tin and carefully pipe the batter into each mold, filling no more than halfway.
- Bake Donuts: Place the tin on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 7-8 minutes, until the donuts are cooked through and spring back lightly when touched.
- Prepare Glaze: While donuts bake, whisk together powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze Donuts: Remove donuts from oven and transfer to a wire rack. Spoon the glaze over the tops of each donut, allowing it to drip down the sides, or dip the donut tops into the glaze. Let glaze set for 20-30 minutes before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the glaze has hardened, the strawberry donuts are ready to be enjoyed fresh and delicious.
Notes
- Do not over-pulse the strawberries; you want a chunky puree for texture.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep donuts tender and light.
- Fill the donut tin only halfway to allow room for rising during baking.
- The glaze will take about 20-30 minutes to harden fully.
- You can adjust glaze thickness by adding more powdered sugar or milk as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry donuts, baked donuts, fruit donuts, glazed donuts, breakfast donuts, homemade donuts
