Description
Wild Blueberry Cake Donuts are a delightful and healthier alternative to traditional fried donuts. Baked to perfection, these treats feature a tender texture and a burst of wild blueberries in every bite. Finished with a luscious blueberry glaze, they strike the perfect balance between sweetness and flavor, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert any day of the week. Whether shared at brunch gatherings or enjoyed as an everyday indulgence, these donuts are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 3/4 cup wild blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons wild blueberries (fresh or frozen) for the glaze
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract for the glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar for the glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan with melted butter.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, whole milk, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix all-purpose flour, baking powder, and table salt until evenly blended.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture while stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in wild blueberries gently into the batter.
- Spoon the batter into each cavity of the donut pan about two-thirds full.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the glaze by mashing additional wild blueberries with vanilla extract and mixing in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once cooled slightly, dip each donut into the blueberry glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For an extra flavor kick, consider adding lemon zest to the batter. Substitute almond milk or oat milk for a dairy-free version.