Description
These baked strawberry cake donuts are soft, fluffy, and bursting with fruity flavor. Made with fresh strawberries and topped with a sweet strawberry glaze, they’re a healthier, oven-baked treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- Donuts:
- 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Glaze:
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine sugar, melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in diced strawberries.
- Fill the donut pan cavities 3/4 full and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool donuts for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, puree strawberries and mix with powdered sugar. Adjust thickness with milk if needed.
- Dip cooled donuts into the glaze, let excess drip, and allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Substitute buttermilk by adding 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to 1/2 cup milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American