Description
These Strawberry Donuts are a delightful treat combining the sweetness of fresh strawberries with a light, fluffy donut texture. Baked to perfection and topped with a simple sugar glaze, they make for an irresistible breakfast or snack option that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- ¾ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 12-15 strawberries (about 1 cup pureed)
Dry Ingredients
- ¾ cup cake flour
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup sugar
Glaze
- Powdered sugar (quantity not specified, estimated 1 cup)
- Milk (quantity not specified, estimated 2-3 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the donuts evenly.
- Prepare Strawberry Puree: Trim the strawberries and pulse them in a food processor until you have a chunky puree. Avoid over-pulsing to keep some texture.
- Cream Butter, Sugar, and Egg: In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter, sugar, and egg on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes until creamy and incorporated.
- Add Vanilla, Buttermilk, and Strawberry Puree: Mix in the vanilla extract, buttermilk, and strawberry puree until all wet ingredients are well blended.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Fill Donut Tin: Transfer the batter into a large piping bag or a freezer bag with a snipped corner. Grease your donut tin and pipe the batter into each cavity, filling them no more than halfway.
- Bake the Donuts: Place the donut tin on the middle rack of your preheated oven and bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the donuts are cooked through and spring back when touched.
- Make the Glaze: While the donuts bake, whisk together powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the milk quantity to get a pourable consistency.
- Glaze the Donuts: Once the donuts are cooled slightly, transfer them to a wire rack. Pour glaze over the top of each donut and allow it to drip down, or dip the tops individually for even coating.
- Allow Glaze to Set: Let the glaze harden for 20-30 minutes at room temperature before serving to enjoy the perfect texture and flavor.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour to ensure light and fluffy donuts.
- Pulsing the strawberries to a chunky puree preserves texture and flavor better than liquid puree.
- Filling the donut tin only halfway allows the donuts to rise properly without overflowing.
- The glaze can be adjusted with more or less milk depending on desired thickness.
- Use a piping bag or freezer bag for a cleaner, more precise batter filling.
- Donuts are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American