Learn to make delicious strawberry donuts at home! This is an easy and quick recipe, and the donuts are topped with a tasty strawberry glaze.
Strawberry donuts are little circles of joy that have the power to turn any grown adult into a giddy child at a candy store. But before you sprint to your nearest bakery in a strawberry-donut-fueled frenzy, let me stop you right there.
Why buy when you can make them yourself? Yep, you can bake donuts at home. And not just any donuts, but strawberry ones that come with a strawberry glaze so good, you might consider bathing in it. Too much? Never!
This strawberry donut recipe is so easy, it’s practically foolproof. And I mean that in the nicest possible way. We’re talking “I’ve never baked anything in my life apart from frozen pizza” level of easy. So, if you can follow the instructions on a microwave meal, you’re overqualified for this task. Congratulations!
The resulting donuts are a delightful twist on a classic treat, fluffy and filled with delicious strawberry flavors.
The first thing you notice is the light and tender crumb, distinct from their fried counterparts, which provides a soft, cake-like texture that melts in your mouth.
The strawberries, whether used within the batter or as a key component of the glaze, impart a natural and refreshing sweetness, balancing perfectly with the subtle hint of vanilla and the warm embrace of sugar.
So, tie on your apron, grab the ingredients, and let’s get to baking! Who knows, by the end of this adventure, you might just find yourself pondering the possibilities of opening your own donut shop.
Or at the very least, you’ll have a batch of scrumptious strawberry donuts to devour. Scroll down to check out the recipe and give it a whirl. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you.
Ready to try the recipe? Here’s what you’re going to need.
Donuts
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup finely diced strawberries
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Tips and Thoughts for This Recipe
Whole, 2%, or low fat milk works fine for the milk in the donuts.
Store your donuts in an airtight container on the counter for 1-2 days. Put in the fridge for up to 5 days, covered in plastic wrap or an airtight container.
You can freeze up to 3 months, tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and placed in an airtight container or freezer bag.
Get the printable recipe for these donuts below:
Strawberry Donuts
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large egg(s)
- 1 cup milk
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup strawberries finely diced
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- [mv_schema_meta name="Preheat the Oven"]Preheat the oven to 375°F. Coat a donut pan in butter or nonstick cooking spray.
- [mv_schema_meta name="Combine Dry Ingredients"]In a large mixing bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined. Set aside.
- [mv_schema_meta name="Cream the Butter, Oil, Sugars, and Vanilla"]Cream together the butter, oil, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- [mv_schema_meta name="Beat in the Eggs"]Beat the eggs into the butter mixture.
- [mv_schema_meta name="Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures and Add Milk"]Stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk until just combined. Do not overmix.
- [mv_schema_meta name="Pipe Batter into the Donut Pan"]Pour the mixture into a large piping bag or ziploc bag with one corner of the bag snipped off and pipe the batter into each donut cavity about 3/4 full.
- [mv_schema_meta name="Bake the Donuts"]Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the donuts are cooked through and a toothpick inserted in the donut comes out clean.
- [mv_schema_meta name="Allow to Cool"]Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before removing from the pan.
- [mv_schema_meta name="Mix the Glaze Ingredients"]Mix glaze ingredients together in a medium bowl until smooth.
- [mv_schema_meta name="Dip the Donuts"]Dip donuts into the glaze mixture (I like to double dip for an extra thick coat).
- [mv_schema_meta name="Transfer Donuts to a Wire Rack"]Transfer coated donuts to a wire rack to cool completely and the glaze to set.
Nutrition
If you enjoyed these delicious baked goods, let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other sweet donut recipes and posts:
Apple Cider • Chocolate with Chocolate Icing • Valentine’s Day • Yellow Cake with Chocolate Icing