Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Blueberry Cake Donuts with Blueberry Glaze, a perfect fusion of nostalgic flavors and modern baking. These tender, cake-like donuts are fried to a golden perfection and generously coated in a luscious blueberry glaze that will transport you back to your favorite bakery. Ideal for breakfast, brunch gatherings, or as a sweet dessert, these donuts are not just treats; they’re an experience. With easy-to-follow steps and ingredients that you likely already have at home, you’ll be able to whip up a batch in no time. Customize them with various toppings or enjoy them plain; either way, they’re sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons salted European butter (melted)
- 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 (like 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
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, melted butter, buttermilk, egg, sour cream, and vanilla.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients until almost combined. Then fold in the frozen wild blueberries until just combined. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, fill a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with 2 inches of oil and bring it to 355°F.
- Place a wire rack over a paper towel-lined baking sheet. This will be for the fried donuts. Set aside.
- Scoop the dough with a spring-loaded two-tablespoon scoop straight into the oil. Fry for 3 minutes, flipping once to achieve an even color. Use a slotted wooden spoon to transfer them to the wire rack. I recommend frying only 6 to 8 donuts at a time. Make sure the oil returns to 355°F before frying each batch!
- To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, freeze-dried blueberry powder, milk, and blueberry emulsion or extract until smooth. Microwave for about 1 minute until warm and runny.
- Toss each donut hole in the glaze until fully covered. Use a slotted spoon to remove it from the glaze, tapping on the side of the bowl to remove any excess glaze. Return them to the wire rack and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg