Moist, delicious Strawberry Donuts are topped with a sweet pink and white glaze. Baked, not fried – so easy and ready in just 30 minutes.
Who doesn’t love donuts? Strawberry donuts are even better! These baked donuts are glazed with a delicious strawberry frosting. They’re perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch.
Bonus – they are so simple to make, there’s no excuse to go to the donut shop anymore!
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When we lived in town it was so easy to run out and pick up donuts for breakfast on the weekends. It was even better when Uber Eats and Doordash became a thing – delivered and I didn’t even have to go anywhere.
But now that we are far out of town, it isn’t so easy. I have had to get back in the habit of making our own donuts. Fortunately, these baked donuts are ready in just 30 minutes – which is less time than it took to get in the car and go pick some up, even when we were in the city.
I know you’ll absolutely love them. They have that perfect sweet strawberry flavor – mmmmmm SO GOOD!
Here are some commonly asked questions
What is the best way to store leftover strawberry donuts?
I store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This keeps the frosting from getting too gooey. You can also store them in a cardboard box or paper sack at room temperature just like you would the ones you get at the bakery.
The key is to avoid the airtight container at room temperature because it makes the glaze too moist and you have a big ol mess.
Can this recipe be cut in half?
Oh of course! If you only need 6 donuts instead of a dozen – this recipe reduces easily. But do keep in mind that you will have to use an egg product so you can measure out half of an egg.
Should I use salted or unsalted butter?
This is really a personal preference. If you are happy with just a little salt to cut the sweetness, then use salted butter.
I usually use whatever I have on hand & I really don’t pay too close attention to what butter I have. But I typically keep salted butter on hand & I love that little bit of extra salt with the sweet in this recipe.
These days with groceries being more difficult to find – I basically get whatever the store has available at the time and make it work.
NOTES
- To make these donuts strawberry flavored, we’re grinding up freeze-dried strawberries into a powder! Trust me, it’s easier than you think and it adds so much flavor!
- Flour gives the donuts structure– make sure to measure using the spoon and level method.
- Granulated sugar sweetens the donuts.
- Baking powder helps the donuts rise so they become light and fluffy.
- Milk adds moisture to the donuts so they aren’t too dry– I’m using whole milk for added richness.
- I love the combination of vegetable oil and butter in the donuts– it keeps them moist and gives great flavor.
- Egg helps bind the batter together.
- Vanilla enhances the sweetness and flavor of the strawberries.
What is a baked doughnut?
Often called cake donuts, baked doughnuts are a variation of the traditional fried donut. Unlike their fried counterparts, baked doughnuts are made using an oven instead of a deep fryer. They are typically glazed or coated with delicious icing or frosting for extra flavor and sweetness.
Ingredients for Strawberry Donuts
Donuts
- freeze-dried strawberries
- all-purpose flour
- granulated sugar
- baking powder
- whole milk
- vegetable oil
- butter – melted
- large egg
- pure vanilla extract
Glaze (optional)
- confectioner’s sugar
- milk
Can these be made with fresh strawberries?
I would say yes, but I have not given it a try. I would add between 1/2 to 1 cup of diced strawberries. Keep in mind that they will bake out their moisture, which could increase baking time.
This will most likely increase the volume of the batter – so you may need to make more than the 12 shown here.
How to Make Strawberry Donuts
- Preheat the oven to 350F and grease your donut pans with nonstick baking spray or spritz with oil. Set aside.
- Add the freeze-dried strawberries to a high-speed food processor or blender and pulse until they are a fine powder– about 45 seconds. Reserve 1 teaspoon of the strawberry powder for the glaze.
- Add the remaining strawberry powder to a large bowl and whisk in the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, melted butter, egg, and vanilla.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix just until combined– you don’t want to overmix.
- Divide the batter between the wells of the donut pan, filling each one with about ⅓ cup of batter. I like to use a piping bag but you could do this with a spoon as well.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Transfer the donuts to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before frosting.
- (Optional) Whisk together the confectioner’s sugar, milk, and the reserved teaspoon of the strawberry powder until smooth.
- Dip the donuts in the frosting or spread the frosting over the top.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Where can I find freeze-dried strawberries?
Freeze-dried strawberries can be found in the baking aisle of most grocery stores. If you can’t find them there, check online. I like to get mine delivered as our smaller stores here in rural Idaho don’t always have them.
Can I freeze these strawberry donuts?
You bet! These donuts freeze best before they have been glazed as the glaze can get soggy in the moist air of the freezer. Be sure to freeze in a single layer on a plate or baking sheet. Once frozen, you can transfer them to a ziptop bag or another airtight container for long term storage. Thaw in the fridge overnight and glaze before serving.
What to serve with strawberry donuts?
We are often just enjoying these with our morning coffee. However – there are those times when we make these for a holiday or when we have company over, which means we do a full spread. Here are some of our favorite recipes we pair with these donuts.
- Over-Easy Eggs
- Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
- Matcha Shake
- Scrambled Eggs
- Fruit Salad
- Breakfast Burritos
- Homemade Waffles
- Poached Eggs
- Oven-Cooked Bacon
- Overnight Oats
- Soft-Boiled Eggs
- Baked Oatmeal
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Strawberry Donuts
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1 ounce freeze dried strawberries
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Glaze (optional)
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and grease your donut pans with nonstick baking spray or spritz with oil. Set aside.
- Add the freeze-dried strawberries to a high speed food processor or blender and pulse until they are a fine powder– about 45 seconds. Reserve 1 teaspoon of the strawberry powder for the glaze.
- Add the remaining strawberry powder to a large bowl and whisk in the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, melted butter, egg, and vanilla.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix just until combined– you don’t want to overmix.
- Divide the batter between the wells of the donut pan, filling each one with about ⅓ cup of batter. I like to use a piping bag but you could do this with a spoon as well.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Transfer the donuts to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before frosting.
- (Optional) Whisk together the confectioner's sugar, milk, and the reserved teaspoon of the strawberry powder until smooth.
- Dip the donuts in the frosting or spread the frosting over the top.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
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