Baked Strawberry Cake Donuts

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If you’re craving something sweet but not overly heavy, these Baked Strawberry Cake Donuts hit that perfect in-between. They’re soft, full of fresh strawberry flavor, and topped with a naturally pink glaze that actually tastes like fruit, not food coloring!

More Donuts? You’ll be craving these Baked Apple Cider Donuts, these Tangy Lemon Glazed Donuts and these Chocolate Sprinkle Donuts for sure!

Why You’ll Love These Strawberry Glazed Donuts

• Baked, not fried. No hot oil, no mess! Just pop them in the oven.

• Full of real strawberries. Both in the batter and the glaze.

• Perfect for spring and summer. Or anytime you want something fruity and fun.

• Kid-friendly and brunch-ready. They look bakery-worthy but are easy to make at home.

If you’ve ever had a strawberry frosted donut from a shop and thought, “I wish this tasted more like actual strawberries,” these are the answer.

Ingredients for Homemade Strawberry Donuts

baked Strawberry Cake Donuts Recipe

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup buttermilk or milk of choice
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 13-15 strawberries, pureed rough (1 cup)

Strawberry Glaze

• 1/2 cup diced strawberries, pureed to your liking 
• 2 cups powdered sugar, add more if needed for thickening
• 1 tablespoon milk of choice, if needed for thinning

Instructions How to Make Baked Strawberry Cake Donuts Recipe

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a donut pan (12 large donuts or 24 small donuts) with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.
2. Pulse strawberries in a food processor or blender until you have a chunky puree. Make sure not to over blend, you want chunky. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, mix together the oil, sugar and egg on medium-high speed for about 1 minute or so.
4. Add the vanilla, buttermilk/milk and strawberry puree and mix again until blended.
5. Add in flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt and mix on low speed until mixture is just incorporated, without overmixing.
6. Add strawberry donut batter to a large piping bag or freezer bag. Use a rubber spatula to scoop the batter into the bag. Snip off the corner to pipe the donut batter into the tins.
7. Fill the donut tins with the donut batter, without overfilling the tins, allowing room for them to rise. 
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes on the middle rack.

Strawberry Glaze

1. Blend the quartered strawberries in a food processor until pureed to your liking. Pour the puree into a small bowl.
2. Add half of the powdered sugar to the strawberry puree and mix. Add remaining powdered sugar and mix until thick, then add milk and mix until proper consistency is reached.
3. Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze and place back on the cooling rack to allow glaze to set. Enjoy! 

These homemade strawberry donuts are best when the strawberry glaze is just barely set… slightly sticky and full of flavor.

Storing Baked Strawberry Donuts

• Store leftover homemade strawberry donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

• For longer storage, place them in the fridge for up to 5 days.

• You can also freeze the unglazed donuts for up to 2 months. Just thaw and glaze before serving.

Easy Variations for Strawberry Cake Donuts

• Use frozen strawberries: Frozen strawberries work just fine. Just thaw them completely and drain off any excess liquid before pureeing.
• Make them extra cake-like: Use full-fat buttermilk for more richness, and sift your flour before adding it to the batter for a softer texture.
• Try different glazes: Swap the strawberry glaze for vanilla, lemon, or even chocolate if you want to mix it up.

FAQs About Strawberry Frosted Donuts

Can I make these strawberry glazed donuts vegan?

• Yes! Use plant-based milk and a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax + 3 tablespoons water) instead of the egg.

How do I know when they’re done baking?

• The tops should spring back lightly when pressed, and a toothpick inserted should come out clean or with a few crumbs.

Can I skip the glaze?

• Totally. They’re still sweet and flavorful without it, just a little less dessert-like.

If you’re looking for a strawberry donut recipe that’s fresh, fruity, and just a little bit fancy without being fussy, these baked strawberry cake donuts are it. They come together quickly, look impressive, and taste like real strawberries, which is the whole point!

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Strawberry Cake Donuts

Kim Lange

If you’re craving something sweet but not overly heavy, these Baked Strawberry Cake Donuts hit that perfect in-between. They’re soft, full of fresh strawberry flavor, and topped with a naturally pink glaze that actually tastes like fruit, not food coloring!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Servings 12 Servings

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Ingredients

 

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STRAWBERRY CAKE DONUTS RECIPE

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup buttermilk or milk of choice
• 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 13-15 fresh strawberries pureed rough (1 cup)

STRAWBERRY GLAZE

• ½ cup fresh strawberries pureed to your liking
• 2 cups powdered sugar add more if needed for thickening
• 1 tablespoon milk of choice if needed for thinning

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Instructions How to Make Strawberry Cake Donuts Recipe

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a donut pan (12 large donuts or 24 small donuts) with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.
• Pulse strawberries in a food processor or blender until you have a chunky puree. Make sure not to over blend, you want chunky. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, mix together the oil, sugar and egg on medium-high speed for about 1 minute or so.
• Add the vanilla, buttermilk/milk and strawberry puree and mix again until blended.
• Add in flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt and mix on low speed until mixture is just incorporated, without overmixing.
• Add strawberry donut batter to a large piping bag or freezer bag. Use a rubber spatula to scoop the batter into the bag. Snip off the corner to pipe the donut batter into the tins.
• Fill the donut tins with the donut batter, without overfilling the tins, allowing room for them to rise.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes on the middle rack.

STRAWBERRY GLAZE

• Blend the quartered strawberries in a food processor until pureed to your liking. Pour the puree into a small bowl.
• Add half of the powdered sugar to the strawberry puree and mix. Add remaining powdered sugar and mix until thick, then add milk and mix until proper consistency is reached.
• Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze and place back on the cooling rack to allow glaze to set. Enjoy!

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