Description
Delight in these homemade Blueberry Cake Donuts, a perfect breakfast or snack treat bursting with fresh blueberries and topped with a sweet glaze. Baked to golden perfection, these donuts offer a light, tender crumb with the refreshing burst of juicy blueberries in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Add-ins
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a donut pan to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of donuts after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and sugar.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the whole milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring even flavor and moisture distribution in the batter.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the donuts tender and light.
- Incorporate Blueberries: Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries, taking care not to break them, to maintain their shape and burst of flavor within the donuts.
- Fill Donut Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about halfway to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake: Bake the donuts in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the donut comes out clean, ensuring they are cooked through.
- Cool Donuts: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which prevents sogginess.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth to create a simple glaze; you can adjust consistency by adding more milk or sugar.
- Glaze Donuts: Drizzle the glaze over the warm donuts and let it set for a few minutes before serving to achieve a sweet, shiny finish.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for best texture; frozen can be used but may require more gentle handling to avoid breaking.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
- If you don’t have a donut pan, muffins can be made with this batter as a substitute, adjusting baking time accordingly.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the whole milk with almond or oat milk and use a dairy-free butter alternative.
- To add a citrus twist, consider adding a teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter.
