Description
Blueberry Cake Donuts are soft, tender, and packed with juicy blueberries, offering a nostalgic and satisfying treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan with non-stick spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in the blueberries carefully to distribute them evenly.
- Transfer the batter into a piping bag or zip-top bag, snip the corner, and pipe batter into the prepared donut pan cavities, filling each halfway.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- (Optional) Blend 1/2 cup blueberries, 1 cup powdered sugar, and 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice for glaze. Drizzle or dip cooled donuts and let set before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense donuts.
- Use fresh or thawed and drained frozen blueberries.
- For extra flavor, add lemon zest or a pinch of nutmeg.
- Can be made gluten-free, dairy-free, or egg-free with substitutions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: blueberry cake donuts, baked donuts, homemade donuts, blueberry dessert, breakfast treats