Description
These Easy Baked Strawberry Donuts are soft, tender, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Baked rather than fried and topped with a luscious strawberry glaze, they offer a delightful breakfast or a sweet afternoon treat that’s both simple to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup finely diced fresh strawberries
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons strawberry puree
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 teaspoons milk, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 6- or 12-cavity donut pan to ensure the donuts easily release after baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined to create a smooth base for the batter.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, large egg, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the donuts tender.
- Fold in strawberries: Gently fold the finely diced fresh strawberries into the batter, ensuring even distribution without breaking up the fruit.
- Pipe batter into pan: Transfer the batter into a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the batter evenly into the prepared donut pan cavities, filling each about two-thirds full for ideal rising.
- Bake the donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the donuts spring back lightly when gently touched, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool donuts: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the glaze adheres nicely.
- Make the glaze: In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, strawberry puree, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Add milk 1 teaspoon at a time until the glaze is smooth, thick, but pourable.
- Glaze the donuts: Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the strawberry glaze and place them back on the wire rack to let the glaze set for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Pat the diced strawberries dry before adding them to the batter to prevent excess moisture that can make donuts soggy.
- Do not overmix the batter as overworking the flour can cause dense, tough donuts.
- For a more intense strawberry glaze, blend 2-3 strawberries and strain to make a smooth puree prior to mixing.
- Store donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day or refrigerate for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- These donuts are best enjoyed fresh for optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Baked Goods, Donuts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
