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    Home » Baked Goods » Donuts

    Published: Jul 22, 2022 by Kelly Hamilton · This post may contain affiliate links

    Funfetti Donuts

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    These baked funfetti donuts are the perfect treat- sprinkle-filled vanilla donuts dipped in a rich chocolate glaze. They're so easy to make!

    donuts with a bite taken out of it on brown parchment paper
    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love These Funetti Donuts
    • Recipe Ingredients
    • Step by Step Instructions
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Tips and Tricks
    • Storing & Freezing
    • Want to try more donut recipes?
    • 📖 Recipe

    These Funfetti Donuts are the new way to my heart! They are soft, dense, and have a cake-like texture that you will only find in a baked donut. Think like a cross between a cupcake and a muffin. The texture is perfect.

    Did I mention the chocolate glaze on top is to die for? Plus putting sprinkles on anything automatically makes it 10x better (I don't make the rules, it is what it is).

    If you love baked donuts as much as I do, be sure to try my Cinnamon Roll Donuts next! I also love my Baked Crumb Cake Donuts.

    Why You'll Love These Funetti Donuts

    • They're baked, not fried (less mess and better for you)!
    • You don't need an electric mixer, a whisk will do.
    • They are topped with a rich chocolate glaze.
    • Loaded with sprinkles both inside and on top.
    • They are super easy to make and would be a fun activity to make with kids!

    Recipe Ingredients

    Here are some notes on a few ingredients- please see the full ingredient list in the recipe card below!

    • milk- I used whole milk in this recipe but you can use whatever milk you enjoy.
    • butter- unsalted butter is my go-to when baking in order to control the amount of salt added to the recipe. If you only have salted butter, just omit the salt that the recipe called for.
    • sprinkles- obviously need these for funfetti! I got these cute sprinkles from target and I love the colors and mismatched shapes.
    ingredients needed to make funfetti donuts

    Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spray donut molds with nonstick spray and set aside.

    Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

    Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. Fold in the sprinkles

    Step 4: Scoop this mixture into a piping/ziploc bag to pipe into the donut pan. You could also just spoon the batter into the pan if you prefer.

    Fill the donut pan ½ full with batter. Don't overfill the donuts because they rise while baking. If you are using silicone donut molds, place them on a baking sheet before putting them into the oven.

    Step 5: Bake for 9-12 minutes until golden brown on top. Transfer the donut pan to a wire rack and allow the donuts to cool for about 5 minutes. Carefully take the donuts out of the pan and allow them to cool before icing.

    Step 6: In a large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, 2 tablespoon milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add up to 1 tablespoon more milk until you reach the desired consistency

    Dip the cooled donuts right into the chocolate glaze and top with sprinkles immediately. If you want the icing to set, allow them to sit for 30 minutes to an hour before serving.

    how to make sprinkle donuts: 1- mix dry ingredients. 2- add wet and sprinkles. 3- pipe batter into donut pan and bake. 4- dip cooled donuts in chocolate icing

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What do baked donuts taste like?

    If you've never had or made baked donuts before, then you'd be surprised to know that the texture is not entirely like a fried donut. Baked donuts tend to have a denser, more cake-like texture to them. I like to call them a mix between a cupcake and a muffin.

    Are these donuts healthy?

    The baked component of these donuts is what makes them healthier than traditional donuts, which are fried. Not only are they better for you, but the clean-up is much easier.

    What's the best donut pan to use?

    I have used both silicone donut molds and aluminum donut trays before. These pans are my favorite.

    donut staked on another donut with a bite taken out of one

    Tips and Tricks

    • Don't overfill the donut pan- Overfilling the donut pan can cause your donuts to rise and spill out over the tops- trust me, I've done it a million times. Try to fill your donut mold ½ way or just a little more.
    • Every oven is different- be sure to watch your donuts carefully in order to not overbake or undertake them. The pan you use to make your donuts will also change the amount of time needed.
    • Not a fan of chocolate icing?- Make vanilla icing for these sprinkle donuts by mixing together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tablespoon milk, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract.

    Storing & Freezing

    These sprinkle donuts will stay fresh stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days and in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze them for up to 1 month.

    stack of 3 donuts on brown parchment paper surrounded by sprinkles.

    Want to try more donut recipes?

    • Strawberry Glazed Donuts
    • Pumpkin Spice Donuts
    • Cinnamon Roll Donuts
    • Baked Red Velvet Donuts

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    📖 Recipe

    Funfetti Donuts

    Kelly Hamilton
    These baked funfetti donuts are the perfect treat- sprinkle-filled vanilla donuts dipped in a rich chocolate glaze. They're so easy to make!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9 servings
    Calories 196 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl Set
    • Electric Hand Mixer
    • Silicone Spatula
    • Donut Pans

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup buttermilk at room temperature
    • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
    • 1 large egg at room temperature
    • 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup sprinkles plus extra for topping

    Chocolate Icing

    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 3 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • 2-3 tablespoon milk or heavy cream
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spray donut molds with nonstick spray and set aside.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. Fold in the sprinkles
    • Scoop this mixture into a piping/ziploc bag to pipe into the donut pan. You could also just spoon the batter into the pan if you prefer.
    • Fill the donut pan ½ full with batter. Don't overfill the donuts because they rise while baking. If you are using silicone donut molds, place them on a baking sheet before putting them into the oven.
    • Bake for 9-12 minutes until golden brown on top. Transfer the donut pan to a wire rack and allow the donuts to cool for about 5 minutes. Carefully take the donuts out of the pan and allow them to cool before icing.

    Chocolate Icing

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, 1.5 tablespoon milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add up to 1 tablespoon more milk until you reach the desired consistency
      Dip the cooled donuts right into the chocolate glaze and top with sprinkles immediately. If you want the icing to set, allow them to sit for 30 minutes to an hour before serving.

    Video

    Notes

    • Don't overfill the donut pan- Overfilling the donut pan can cause your donuts to rise and spill out over the tops- trust me, I've done it a million times. Try to fill your donut mold ½ way or just a little more.
    • Every oven is different- be sure to watch your donuts carefully in order to not overbake or undertake them. The pan you use to make your donuts will also change the amount of time needed.
    • Not a fan of chocolate icing?- Make vanilla icing for your sprinkle donuts by mixing together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tablespoon milk, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1donut | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Lisa says

      August 14, 2022 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Kelly!
      Love these baked donuts!
      So easy to make! I just sprinkled with powdered sugar 😊 yum!!

      Reply
      • Kelly Hamilton says

        August 15, 2022 at 10:10 am

        Thanks so much for trying these, Lisa! So happy to hear you enjoyed them!

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