Glazed Strawberry Baked Donuts

5 from 1 vote

These easy to make Baked Strawberry Lemonade Donuts made from freeze dried strawberries and fresh Meyer lemons are the perfect summer breakfast treat!

Prep Time20

Cook Time7

Total Time27

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: donuts

Author: Krissy Allori

Equipment

Mixing Bowls
donut baking pan

Ingredients

donuts:

2 cups cake flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1.2 ounces freeze dried strawberries finely crushed, divided
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons lemon zest from two whole Meyer lemons

glaze:

1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice I use all of the juice from both Meyer lemons
freeze dried strawberries use remaining amount from above

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray donut pan with cooking spray.
In large bowl, sift together 2 cups cake flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and all but 4 tablespoons of the 1.2 ounces freeze dried strawberries (you will use the remaining in the glaze). In a separate bowl, mix together 3/4 cup buttermilk, 2 large eggs, melted 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 2 tablespoons lemon zest. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until blended. Fill each pan cavity up to the center post, about 1/2 to 2/3 full. I recommend adding the batter to a plastic bag and snipping off the corner to squeeze the batter into the pan, but you can also pour it in.
Bake 7-9 minutes in preheated oven or until the tops of the donuts spring back when touched. Remove donuts immediately from pan and allow to cool on wire rack.
Meanwhile, make the glaze by combining 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and remaining crushed freeze dried strawberries. Stir well and allow glaze to sit. If its too thick, you can thin out with additional lemon juice or water by adding very small amounts at a time.
Dip cooled donuts in glaze.

Notes

Donuts are best served fresh, otherwise store in airtight container, ideally without the glaze.

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