Blueberry Cake Donuts

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Cooling Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Difficulty Level: Easy
• Recipe Intensity: Low effort

Ingredients

For the Blueberry Cake Donuts

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 large eggs
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 tablespoon flour (for coating blueberries)

For the Vanilla Glaze

• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment Needed

• Large mixing bowl
• Medium mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Rubber spatula
• Piping bag or zip-top bag
• Cooling rack

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These blueberry cake donuts are soft, moist, and packed with real blueberry flavor. The buttermilk keeps the donuts tender while the cinnamon adds subtle warmth that pairs perfectly with the fruit. Baking the donuts instead of frying them means less mess and a lighter texture without sacrificing flavor.

The vanilla glaze creates a bakery-style finish, adding just the right amount of sweetness. Plus, this recipe is versatile—you can use fresh or frozen blueberries and customize the glaze with lemon zest or almond extract for a different flavor profile.

Step-by-Step Instructions

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