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Strawberry Cake Donuts

These strawberry cake donuts are light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh flavor. Easy to make and perfect for breakfast or as a snack, they’re sure to be a hit!

  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 12 donuts 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ¾ cup cake flour
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1215 fresh strawberries (about 1 cup pureed)

Instructions

  • Trim strawberries and pulse in a food processor to make a chunky puree.
  • Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add egg, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and strawberry puree. Mix until blended.
  • Sift in cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined.
  • Transfer batter to a piping bag and fill greased donut tins halfway.
  • Bake at 400°F for 7-8 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Whisk powdered sugar with milk to make a glaze.
  • Once baked, glaze the donuts and let them sit on a wire rack to cool.

Notes

Select ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
Avoid overmixing to keep donuts fluffy.
Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even cooking.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 5
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 30