Blueberry Cake Donuts with Blueberry Glaze
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Blueberry Cake Donuts with Blueberry Glaze. These fluffy, golden donuts are fried to perfection and coated in a luscious blueberry glaze that brings a burst of flavor with every bite. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat, these donuts are sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons melted salted butter
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 2/3 cup frozen wild blueberries
- Neutral frying oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado oil)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup + 2–3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried blueberry powder
- 1 teaspoon blueberry emulsion or extract
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, melted butter, buttermilk, egg, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in dry ingredients until just combined; gently add frozen blueberries. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven to 355°F (180°C).
- Prepare a wire rack over paper towels for draining.
- Scoop dough into hot oil; fry until golden brown (about 3 minutes per batch). Drain on the wire rack.
- For the glaze: mix powdered sugar, blueberry powder, milk, and extract until smooth. Microwave briefly to warm if needed.
- Glaze each donut while warm; tap off excess and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg