Strawberry Donuts Light Fluffy (Print View)

Light, fluffy strawberry donuts baked to perfection with a simple glaze. An easy treat for any occasion.

# Components:

→ Donut Batter

01 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 cup buttermilk
06 - 3/4 cup cake flour
07 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 12 to 15 strawberries, trimmed (about 1 cup pureed)

→ Glaze

12 - 1 cup powdered sugar
13 - 2 tablespoons whole milk

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Trim strawberries and pulse in a food processor to achieve a chunky puree without liquefying. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and egg on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes.
04 - Incorporate vanilla extract, buttermilk, and strawberry puree into the wet mixture. Mix until fully blended.
05 - Add cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Mix on low speed until just combined. Scrape down the sides as necessary. Do not overmix.
06 - Transfer the batter into a large piping or freezer bag using a rubber spatula. Fold the bag over a large cup for stability, then close and snip off the corner.
07 - Generously grease donut molds. Pipe the batter into each cavity, filling only halfway.
08 - Bake on the middle oven rack for 7 to 8 minutes, or until set. Do not overbake.
09 - While baking, whisk powdered sugar and milk in a bowl until smooth to create the glaze.
10 - Transfer warm donuts to a wire rack. Drizzle glaze over each donut or dip tops directly into the glaze. Allow glaze to set for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses just a handful of pantry basics plus fresh strawberries for unbeatable flavor
  • Baked not fried so they are lighter and less greasy
  • Ready in under half an hour so you can whip up a batch even on busy mornings
  • Perfect for sharing at brunch or bringing to a birthday party
02 -
  • Baked not fried which makes for a tender light crumb
  • Can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries
  • Cake flour is the secret to authentic bakery style texture
  • Always taste best with extra ripe strawberries for full flavor
  • Double dip in glaze if you like an extra thick topping
03 -
  • Sift your flour and powdered sugar for extra smooth donuts and glaze
  • Remove donuts from the pan while slightly warm to prevent sticking
  • Use very ripe berries for that full bodied strawberry punch as slightly overripe fruit brings the most jammy flavor

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