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Baked Blueberry Cake Donuts

Baked Blueberry Cake Donuts That Will Brighten Your Mornings

Enjoy a delightful batch of Baked Blueberry Cake Donuts, offering a soft, fluffy texture with a burst of freshness for your mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with a gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure fresh for best rise
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt essential for balancing sweetness
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom optional, can replace with cinnamon
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries recommend fresh for optimal texture
  • 0.5 cups melted unsalted butter can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar can adjust to taste or use alternatives
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract use pure for best quality
  • 0.5 cups sour cream at room temperature, Greek yogurt can be a substitute
  • 0.5 cups whole milk at room temperature, almond or oat milk can be alternatives
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar ensure to sieve for a smooth consistency
  • 2-3 tablespoons blueberry jam can swap with fresh blueberries or omit
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk adjust for desired thickness

Equipment

  • Donut pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cardamom.
  3. In a small bowl, toss blueberries with about 1 tablespoon of flour.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined and fold in blueberries.
  6. Transfer the batter into a piping bag and fill donut pan wells about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake for 11-12 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the donuts in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Make the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, blueberry jam, and milk until smooth.
  10. Dip each donut into the glaze and let it set for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, measure flour properly and use room temperature ingredients.

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