Baked Strawberry Donuts are made completely from scratch with fresh strawberries and topped with a simple strawberry glaze. They’re soft, lightly sweet, and easy to make without any frying.
Recipe Highlights
- Perfectly snackable. These are great for kids, after-school snacks, brunch spreads, or a casual weekend treat.
- No frying required. No vats of oil, no splattering, no lingering fried smell in your kitchen. Just mix, bake, and enjoy.
- Lower in fat than traditional donuts. Baking means way less oil overall, without sacrificing soft texture.
- Fast and low-effort. From bowl to table in under 30 minutes, which is honestly faster than driving to the donut shop and waiting in line.
- Made with simple ingredients. Nothing fancy or hard to track down—just pantry staples and fresh strawberries.
- Real fruit flavor. Fresh strawberries baked right into the donuts give them a naturally sweet, slightly jammy bite.
Ingredients for Baked Strawberry Donuts
- All-purpose flour – Creates a soft but sturdy donut that holds up well to the strawberries and glaze. A good gluten-free 1:1 blend works here too.
- Baking powder & baking soda – These give the donuts their lift and light texture. Make sure they’re fresh.
- Salt – Just enough to balance the sweetness and bring out the strawberry flavor.
- Egg – Helps bind everything together and adds structure.
- Granulated sugar – Sweetens the donuts without overpowering the strawberries.
- Milk – Adds moisture and tenderness. Dairy or non-dairy both work well.
- Oil – Keeps the donuts soft instead of cakey. Neutral oils work best; melted coconut oil is a great option.
- Vanilla extract – Adds warmth and depth. Higher quality vanilla really does make a difference here.
- Fresh strawberries – Chopped small so they distribute evenly and bake into little pockets of flavor throughout the donuts.
Simple Strawberry Glaze
Milk – Thins the glaze to the perfect dipping consistency.
Strawberry jam – Adds concentrated strawberry flavor and a soft pink color. Use seedless if you want a smooth glaze.
Vanilla extract – Rounds out the sweetness and adds balance.
Powdered sugar – Dissolves smoothly for a classic donut-style glaze.
Tips for Making Baked Strawberry Donuts
Full instructions can be found on the recipe card below, but here are a few helpful tips.
- Adjust the glaze slowly. Add milk to the glaze a little at a time so you can control the thickness and avoid a glaze that’s too runny.
- Chop the strawberries small. Smaller pieces distribute more evenly throughout the batter and help prevent excess moisture from pooling in one spot, which can affect how the donuts bake.
- Avoid overmixing the batter. Stir just until everything is combined. Overmixing can lead to dense, tough donuts instead of a soft, tender texture.
- Grease the donut pan generously. Make sure to coat the center posts well, as this is where donuts tend to stick the most.
- Let the donuts cool before glazing. Glazing warm donuts will cause the glaze to melt and slide off instead of setting nicely on top.
Ingredient Substitutions & Variations
Gluten-Free Option:
Use a gluten-free flour blend designed as a 1:1 replacement for all-purpose flour. Almond, oat, or coconut flour can work, but they’ll significantly change the texture.
Different Flavors:
Not in the mood for strawberries? Swap them out for raspberries, blueberries, or even a mixed berry combo. Just keep the fruit chopped small and lightly folded in.
Storage Tips
These donuts are best the day they’re made, when they’re soft and fresh. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for several days. Warm them slightly in the microwave, oven, or air fryer to bring back that just-baked feel.
Baked Strawberry Donuts Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 egg
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped strawberries
Simple Strawberry Glaze
- ¼ cup strawberry jam
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. Grease a donut pan well and set aside.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg and sugar. Add the milk, oil, and vanilla and mix until well combined. Add the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan. Each donut well should be about ¾ full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Cool for 10-15 minutes before transferring the donuts to a wire rack.
- Combine the jam, vanilla, and powdered sugar in a small bowl. Slowly add the milk, whisking the glaze until it reaches the desired consistency. Dip the top of each donut in the glaze and return the donuts to the wire rack. Let the glaze set up for about 30 minutes before serving.
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FAQs
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Fresh strawberries work best, but frozen can be used if thawed, drained, and finely chopped.
What can I substitute for all-purpose flour?
A gluten-free 1:1 flour blend works well. Other flours like almond or oat will change the texture.
Can I make other flavors?
Yes. Blueberries, raspberries, or a mixed berry combination all work well in this recipe.
How long do baked donuts last?
They’re best the day they’re made but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days.
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Baked Strawberry Donuts made from scratch with fresh strawberries and a simple strawberry glaze are an easy, no-fry donut recipe perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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