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

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

ingredients needed to make funfetti donuts

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.

Step by Step Instructions

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

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 1/2 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.

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

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 tbsp milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add up to 1 tbsp 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.

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.

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

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 tbsp milk, and 1/4 tsp 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.

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Funfetti Donuts

Yield: 9 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Author: Kelly Nash
These baked funfetti donuts are the perfect treat- sprinkle-filled vanilla donuts dipped in a rich chocolate glaze. They're so easy to make!
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 tsp (1 tsp) baking powder
  • ¼ tsp (0.25 tsp) salt
  • ⅓ cup (66.67 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (120 g) buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 2 tbsp (2 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 (1) large egg, at room temperature
  • 1½ tsp (1.5 tsp) vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (40 g) sprinkles, plus extra for topping

Chocolate Icing

  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp (3 tbsp) cocoa powder
  • 2-3 tbsp (2 tbsp) milk or heavy cream
  • ¼ tsp (0.25 tsp) vanilla extract

Equipment

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 1/2 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 tbsp milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add up to 1 tbsp 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.

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 tbsp milk, and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract.
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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