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A tray of fresh baked Blueberry Cake Donuts with a shiny sugar glaze and fresh berries.

Blueberry Cake Donuts

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all -purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup buttermil k
  • 2 large eggs , beaten
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a standard donut pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until well incorporated.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold the blueberries into the batter.
  6. Transfer the batter into a piping bag and fill each donut cavity approximately two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the donuts spring back when lightly touched.
  8. Allow donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
  9. In a small shallow bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until a smooth glaze forms.
  10. Dip the top of each cooled donut into the glaze and place back on the wire rack to set before serving.