Description

Get ready to fall in love with these Baked Blueberry Cake Donuts—the perfect mix of sweet, fruity, and soft, with a stunning purple glaze that makes every bite feel special. This easy recipe skips the fryer and heads straight to the oven for a lighter take on your favorite donut shop treat. Ideal for a quick breakfast, healthy snack, or sweet brunch idea, these donuts burst with real blueberry flavor and a tender cake-like crumb. Whether you’re after fun breakfast ideas, an easy dessert recipe, or just need new food ideas, this one delivers big on both taste and appearance. Great for kids and grown-ups alike, these donuts make your morning shine with minimal effort and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

For the donuts:

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup milk (any variety)
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen, tossed in flour)

For the glaze:

¾ cup powdered sugar
2–3 tsp blueberry puree or juice (adjust for thickness)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Gently fold in the flour-coated blueberries.
Spoon or pipe batter into donut pan, filling each about ¾ full.
Bake for 15–18 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean and tops spring back.
Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Mix powdered sugar with blueberry puree to form a glaze.
Dip the tops of cooled donuts into glaze and allow to set.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes