Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of summer with these Strawberry Cake Donuts, a perfect treat for any occasion. Soft, fluffy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, these baked donuts are drizzled with a sweet lemon glaze that elevates their charm. Whether enjoyed warm or at room temperature, each bite evokes nostalgia and joy. This easy recipe allows you to create delicious homemade donuts that will impress family and friends alike. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or an afternoon snack, you can easily customize them to suit your taste. Get ready to whip up a batch of these irresistible Strawberry Cake Donuts!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup fresh strawberries (finely chopped)
- For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar and 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the finely chopped strawberries.
- Spoon the batter into the donut pan cavities until halfway full.
- Bake for about 10–12 minutes or until golden brown and springy to the touch.
- While cooling slightly, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth.
- Dip warm donuts in the glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg