Description
These Strawberry Cake Donuts are a delightful treat that perfectly captures the essence of fresh strawberries in a baked, fluffy donut form. Topped with a luscious strawberry glaze, these donuts are bursting with fruity flavor and make for a perfect breakfast or dessert indulgence.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
For Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh strawberry puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk melted butter, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla in another bowl.
- Combine and Bake: Mix wet ingredients into dry, fold in strawberries, fill donut pan, and bake for 7–8 minutes.
- Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and vanilla for glaze. Dip or drizzle over cooled donuts.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh strawberries for optimal flavor.
- Avoid overmixing batter for tender donuts.
- Enhance glaze with freeze-dried strawberry powder for extra flavor and appearance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
