Dessert

Blueberry Cake Donuts Recipe

Byanna orden November 28, 2025November 28, 2025

Introduction

Blueberry Cake Donuts are moist, fluffy, and bursting with fresh blueberries. These baked donuts make a delightful treat for breakfast or a snack, and they’re easy to make right in your own kitchen.

The image shows a stack of five golden-brown doughnuts with a smooth, shiny light purple glaze on top. Each doughnut is decorated with dark purple blueberry sauce and fresh whole blueberries, with one doughnut in front having a bite taken out, showing its soft, fluffy inside. Several loose blueberries lie around the doughnuts on a white speckled plate, all placed on a white marbled surface. The glaze looks slightly thick and drips down the edges in some places, giving a fresh and juicy look. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar added)
1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)

For the Glaze (optional):

1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk (or lemon juice for a tangy flavor)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan with non-stick spray or butter.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
Step 3: In another bowl, combine the sugar, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Whisk until smooth.
Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries, taking care not to overmix.
Step 5: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full. Using a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off can make this easier.
Step 6: Bake the donuts in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7: Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8: To make the glaze (optional), whisk together the powdered sugar, milk (or lemon juice), and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
Step 9: Once the donuts are completely cooled, dip the tops into the glaze or drizzle it over them. Serve immediately or store as needed.

Tips & Variations

Substitute blueberries with other fruits like raspberries, chopped strawberries, or bananas for a different flavor.
Add lemon zest or almond extract to the batter to enhance the flavor.
For a healthier version, replace half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.

Storage

Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze the donuts in a single layer, then transfer them to a freezer bag and keep frozen for up to 2 months. To reheat, warm them briefly in the microwave or oven until soft.