Description
Delight in these homemade Strawberry Donuts made with a moist strawberry cake mix base, baked to perfection and topped with a luscious strawberry glaze. Perfectly fluffy with a fresh berry flavor, these donuts are an irresistible treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Donuts
- 15.25 ounces (432 grams) Strawberry Cake Mix (1 box)
- 2 large eggs (100 grams)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (28 grams, ¼ stick)
- ¾ cup (170 grams) heavy cream
Glaze
- 2 cups (226 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon (14 grams) heavy cream, plus more if needed
- 1 cup (167 grams) finely chopped fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to fully preheat so your donuts bake evenly.
- Mix the batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, eggs, melted butter, and heavy cream. Stir everything thoroughly by hand until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
- Prepare the donut pan: Grease your donut pan well to prevent sticking. Pour the batter into each cavity carefully, making sure not to overfill, as the donuts will rise significantly during baking.
- Bake the donuts: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into a donut; it should come out clean when they are fully baked.
- Cool the donuts: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the donuts to cool on a wire rack. Repeat the baking steps if you have more batter.
- Make the glaze: While the donuts cool, prepare the glaze by combining powdered sugar, heavy cream, and chopped fresh strawberries in a bowl. Beat them together with a hand mixer until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more cream to thin or more powdered sugar to thicken the glaze.
- Glaze the donuts: Dip each cooled donut face down into the strawberry glaze, ensuring an even coating. Place back on the cooling rack. The glaze will firm up but may remain slightly soft due to the fresh strawberries.
Notes
- Use a donut pan or tin for best shape and even baking.
- Grease the donut pan thoroughly to avoid sticking.
- Do not overfill the donut cavities as the batter rises considerably during baking.
- Make the glaze while the donuts are cooling to save time.
- Dip the donuts face down into the glaze for an even coat.
- Warm donuts for 10-20 seconds in the microwave if you prefer them warm before serving.
- Store donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, refrigerated for up to 1 week, or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (approximate)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
