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Blueberry Cake Donuts

A delicious Blueberry Cake Donuts recipe that will impress your family and friends
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Donut Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
Glaze Options
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tbsp milk or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup blueberries for blueberry glaze variation
Topping Variations
  • 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting
  • 1/2 cup crushed freeze-dried blueberries
  • Lemon zest for garnish

Method
 

Prepare Equipment
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C)
  2. Grease donut pans thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray
  3. Have piping bag or ziplock bag ready for batter (optional)
Make Batter
  1. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg
  2. In separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla
  3. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stir until just combined
  4. Gently fold in blueberries, being careful not to crush them
Fill Pans
  1. Spoon batter into prepared donut pans, filling 2/3 full
  2. Alternatively, transfer batter to piping bag and pipe into cavities
  3. Smooth tops with moistened finger for even baking
Bake
  1. Bake for 8-10 minutes until donuts spring back when touched
  2. Rotate pans halfway through baking for even browning
  3. Cool in pans for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack
Glaze and Finish
  1. Whisk together powdered sugar, liquid, and vanilla for glaze
  2. For blueberry glaze: simmer 1/2 cup blueberries with 1 tbsp water, strain, use juice
  3. Dip cooled donuts in glaze or brush with pastry brush
  4. Add toppings while glaze is still wet for better adhesion
Serve
  1. Allow glaze to set for 15-20 minutes before serving
  2. Best enjoyed day they're made but keep well for 2 days
  3. Refresh in microwave for 10 seconds if stored overnight

Notes

Enjoy your delicious creation!