Strawberry Glazed Donuts

Name: Strawberry Glazed Donuts
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup + 3 tbsp milk; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar; 2 tbsp freeze-dried strawberries, crumbled; 2 tbsp whole milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract

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These strawberry glazed donuts comprise baked vanilla donuts dipped is a slightly sweet and sour strawberry glaze.

4 strawberry glazed donuts on white plate

You can never have enough donuts - from funfetti donuts to banana donuts to Oreo donuts to baked pumpkin donuts to churro donuts.

And while most people associate getting them from their favorite local donut shop, they can actually be quite easy to make at home. Especially when the donuts are baked.

You can have these strawberry glazed donuts ready for breakfast in under 15 minutes!

Why This Recipe Works

Simple - you just mix together some ingredients together in a bowl and bake in a pan.
Quick to prepare - you can have these donuts prepared in 15 minutes.
Flavorful - you get that intense strawberry flavor from the glaze plus the light sponginess of the donuts.

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Why This Recipe Works
Ingredient Notes
Ingredient Swaps
Step-by-Step Photos
FAQs
Equipment
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
Other Donut Recipes
Strawberry Glazed Donuts

overhead shot of ingredients for strawberry glazed donuts

Ingredient Notes

All-purpose flour - the base for these donuts. They have not been tested with other types of flour so any changes might affect the outcome.
Baking powder - important in giving that rise you see in donuts. Doesn't need to react with acid to create a rise.
Milk - adds moistness and helps with the texture.
Freeze-dried strawberries - adds an intense strawberry flavor to the glaze.

Ingredient Swaps

Like any recipe you can mix up the ingredients. Some variations include:

While I like all-purpose flour as it is the most common, but cake flour works well too and creates even a lighter donut. You can also go with oat flour if you want to be gluten-free.
I like to use granulated sugar with these donuts, but light or dark brown sugar can be used.
I use whole milk, but you can use a dairy free milk like coconut milk or almond milk. You can also use sour cream or Greek yogurt.
You can replace the butter with a neutral oil.
If you don't have freeze-dried strawberries, puree half a cup of fresh strawberries.

Step-by-Step Photos

Please note full ingredient list and instructions can be found in recipe card below.

process shots of mixing dry ingredients before adding wet ingredients

Combine all the dry ingredients into a large bowl and then stir the rest of the ingredients until combined.

process shots of adding batter to pan and baking

Spoon the batter into a donut pan and bake at 400°F for 8-9 minutes.

process shots of making glaze before dipping donuts in it

Whisk together the ingredients for the glaze and then dip the donuts in it.

FAQs

Is It Doughnuts or Donuts?

So I guess the real way to spell it is doughnuts but Dunkin' Donuts popularized the spelling of donuts back in the 1950's. For me, I go with donut.

Are Baked Donuts Healthy?

I wouldn't go as far as to say they are healthy, but they are healthier than fried donuts. Like anything, eat in moderation. You won't regret eating these donuts!

How Do I Know the Donuts are Done?

Just like with any cake type batter that you make, you'll know the donuts are done when a toothpick comes out clean.

Can I Add Sprinkles?

Yes. Just add the sprinkles after dipping in the glaze. At that point it will look like The Simpsons famous donuts.

How Long Do Baked Donuts Last?

Leftover strawberry glazed donuts will store well in at room temperature for 1-2 days in an air-tight container.

Equipment

The equipment you use is important to how the donut recipe turns out. What is needed is the following:

Donut pan - since you are baking these donuts, you need a good pan.
Large bowl - used to whisk together the ingredients.
Rubber spatula - something is needed to mix together the ingredients. Can also use a spoon.
Food processor - helps get the freeze-dried strawberries super fine so it mixes well with the sugar.

Pro Tips/Recipe Notes

Even though they say non-stick, spray your donut pans with non-stick cooking spray to make sure the donuts come out.
When measuring the flour, lightly spoon it into a measuring cup and then level it off with the back of a knife to get the right amount.
You can spoon the batter into the donut pans, but the easiest way to get the batter in the pan is by using a pastry bag or Ziploc bag with the corner cut off.
Let the donuts cool completely before you dip them in the glaze.
Use a food processor to get finely crumbled freeze-dried strawberries.
Leftovers will store well in at room temperature for 1-2 days in an air-tight container.

close-up of strawberry glazed donuts on white plate

Other Donut Recipes

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