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    Home » Baked Goods » Donuts

    Published: Feb 20, 2023 by Kelly Hamilton · This post may contain affiliate links

    Strawberry Glazed Donuts

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    These Strawberry Glazed Donuts are soft & fluffy vanilla donuts baked to perfection and dipped in a sweet strawberry glaze.

    Freshly baked strawberry glazed donuts spread out on parchment paper with one donut in the middle having a bite taken out of it.
    Jump to:
    • Why You Should Make Strawberry Glazed Donuts
    • Recipe Ingredients
    • Step-by-Step Instructions
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Tips and Tricks
    • Storing & Freezing
    • Want to try more donut recipes?
    • 📖 Recipe

    These strawberry-glazed donuts are baked vanilla donuts topped with a homemade strawberry glaze! These soft and fluffy strawberry donuts are the perfect weekend treat and are super simple to make.

    After making my funfetti donuts I knew I had to make a fruity strawberry version! Just like my funfetti donuts, these strawberry frosted donuts are soft and almost cake-like, but they’re then dipped in a dreamy strawberry glaze. 

    The strawberry glaze is naturally pink thanks to using fresh strawberries! I love adding red and white sprinkles to get all the Valentine’s Day vibes!

    If you're looking for other donut recipes, be sure to give my Pumpkin Spice Donuts a try. I also love to make Crumb Cake Donuts as well.

    Why You Should Make Strawberry Glazed Donuts

    • These baked donuts aren’t overly sweet and the fresh strawberry glaze has the perfect amount of sweetness.
    • These vanilla donuts are so soft and fluffy, they’re almost like a cake or a muffin but in donut form!
    • You only need 3 simple ingredients to make the strawberry frosting and 8 ingredients to make the donuts.
    • It takes just 30 minutes to make this easy baked donut recipe!

    Recipe Ingredients

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

    • Strawberries: you’ll need strawberries to make the strawberry glaze! I only tested this glaze with fresh strawberries.
    • Milk: I tested this recipe with buttermilk but feel free to use whichever milk you like!
    • Unsalted Butter: I always use unsalted butter in my recipes, that way I can control the amount of salt in the recipe! 
    • Powdered Sugar: or confectioners sugar. You can sift before using but it's not necessary! It will help to make sure your glaze isn't lumpy.
    • Flour: I’ve only tested this recipe with all-purpose flour!
    Ingredients to make strawberry glazed donuts.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°Fahrenheit. Spray a donut mold with nonstick spray.

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

    Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until it is just combined.

    Step 4: Scoop the donut batter into a piping bag or ziploc bag so you can easily pipe the batter into the donut pan. Fill the donut pan until each cavity is ½ full. If you’re using silicone molds, I recommend placing them on a baking sheet before you place them in the oven.

    Step 5: Bake the donuts for 9-12 minutes or until set on top. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing them and letting them cool completely on a wire rack.

    Step 6: In a blender or food processor, blend the strawberries until mostly smooth. Pour into a bowl.

    Step 7: Add 1 cup of powdered sugar and mix until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add up to ½ tablespoon of milk. If it’s too thin, you can add more powdered sugar. 

    How to make strawberry glazed donuts. 1. Wet ingredients in glass mixing bowl with whisk. 2. Batter placed in donut baking pan. 3. Strawberry glaze in glass mixing bowl. 4. Baked donuts sitting on cooling rack dipped in strawberry glaze.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I add sprinkles? 

    Yes! You can add sprinkles to the donut batter as I did with my funfetti donuts or glaze the donuts and then add sprinkles to the tips of the donuts!

    Are these donuts healthy for you?

    Because these donuts are baked instead of fried, they are slightly better for you! Like any sweet treat, just eat them in moderation!

    What donut pan should I use?

    You can use silicone donut pans, but I prefer using this donut pan.

    Are baked donuts like regular donuts?

    Baked donuts are definitely a bit different than the traditional donuts you get from a donut shop. While those are typically fried, baked donuts are made in the oven, giving you more of a cake-like texture.

    Full batch of strawberry glazed baked donuts sitting on parchment paper with strawberries delicately placed around the finished donuts.

    Tips and Tricks

    • To make homemade buttermilk, pour ½ tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice into a liquid measuring cup. Fill the measuring cup to the ½-cup mark with milk. Allow the mixture to sit for 5-10 minutes. This allows the mixture to curdle like buttermilk.
    • Feel free to use either a silicone donut mold or a steel donut pan! I personally prefer using a steel one but both work here. Make sure to spray them with non-stick spray so the donuts come out easily.
    • Make sure not to overfill the donut pan! If you fill it up more than ½ way full it might overflow while baking.
    • Be careful when measuring out your flour, if you add too much flour your donuts will end up dry! I like using a kitchen scale when measuring to make sure it's the correct amount.
    • Only dip the donuts in glaze once they’re completely cool, otherwise, the strawberry glaze might melt right off.

    Storing & Freezing

    Store these strawberry glazed donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze these strawberry donuts for up to 1 month!

    Close-up shot of one strawberry glazed donut that was freshly baked and ready to eat.

    Want to try more donut recipes?

    • Pumpkin Spice Donuts
    • Funfetti Donuts
    • Cinnamon Roll Donuts
    • Baked Red Velvet Donuts

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    Strawberry Glazed Donuts

    Kelly Hamilton
    These Strawberry Glazed Donuts are soft & fluffy vanilla donuts baked to perfection and dipped in a sweet strawberry glaze.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    cooling time 20 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9 servings
    Calories 171 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl Set
    • Silicone Spatula
    • Whisk
    • Donut Pans
    • Mini Food Processor
    • Kitchen Scale

    Ingredients
     
     

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

    Strawberry Glaze

    • ¼ cup chopped strawberries
    • 1 cup powder sugar
    • ½ tablespoon milk
    Text Ingredients

    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.
    • Scoop this mixture into a piping/ziploc bag to pipe into the donut pan and fill the donut pan ½ full with batter. If you are using silicone donut molds, place them on a baking sheet before putting them into the oven.
    • Bake for 9-12 minutes or until set 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 completely on the wire cooling rack before icing.

    Strawberry Glaze

    • Add the fresh strawberries to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Pour this into a bowl.
    • Add the 1 cup of powdered sugar and mix until smooth. If the icing is too thick, add in up to ½ tablespoon of milk. If it is too thin, add powdered sugar.

    Notes

    • To make homemade buttermilk, pour ½ tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice into a liquid measuring cup. Fill the measuring cup to the ½-cup mark with milk. Allow the mixture to sit for 5-10 minutes. This allows the mixture to curdle like buttermilk.
    • Use a scale to measure your flour properly. 
    • Make sure not to overfill the donut pan! If you fill it up more than ½ way full it might overflow while baking.
    • Only dip the donuts in glaze once they’re completely cool, otherwise, the strawberry glaze might melt right off.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 127IU | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Tash says

      March 07, 2023 at 10:15 am

      5 stars
      These are soooo good! I made them for a bridal shower and they were a huge hit! So pretty too

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      • Kelly Hamilton says

        March 15, 2023 at 10:17 am

        So happy to hear you enjoyed these donuts, Tash!

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