Whether you’re in the mood for a zesty citrus kick, a burst of fruity fun, or a rich and creamy delight, this collection has something for everyone. From baked to fried, these recipes are perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or any time you need a sweet treat. Dive into the world of doughnuts and discover new favorites that will surely impress your family and friends.
Baked Vanilla Cake Donut
Learn how to make the best vanilla cake donuts with this simple and easy recipe! Donuts can be delicious without frying; they can be baked in the oven for a healthier dessert. This is the best baked donut recipe and takes less than an hour to prepare in a special donut baking pan.
You need: 150 g flour, 100 g sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 egg, 120 ml milk, 40 g melted butter, 1 tsp vanilla.
- Mix dry ingredients, then wet ones.
- Fill a donut tin and bake at 180°C for 10–12 min.
- Cool and dip in glaze or sugar.
Glazed Vegan Donuts
This recipe is so fun and customizable. Make vanilla or chocolate baked donuts then top with a simple sugar glaze or chocolate glaze.
You need: 200 g flour, 80 g sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 180 ml plant milk, 2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp vanilla, 120 g icing sugar + 2 tbsp milk.
- Mix batter and fill a donut tin.
- Bake at 180°C for 12 min.
- Cool and dip in icing glaze.
Fruity Pebbles Donuts
Fruity Pebbles Donuts are fun to look at and delicious to eat. These baked cake mix donuts are easy to make and only require a handful of ingredients making them perfect for any occasion.
You need: 200 g flour, 100 g sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 egg, 150 ml milk, 40 g butter, 2 cups Fruity Pebbles, icing.
- Mix a vanilla donut batter and bake at 180°C for 12 min.
- Dip cooled donuts in icing.
- Press in crushed cereal.
Zesty Grapefruit Baked Donuts
These simple Zesty Grapefruit Baked Donuts are quick to whip up, soft in texture and zesty in flavour. Made with fresh grapefruits, this easy baked donuts recipe is always a winner.
You need: 220 g flour, 100 g sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 egg, 120 ml yoghurt, zest and juice of 1 grapefruit, 100 g icing sugar.
- Mix batter with zest and 2 tbsp juice.
- Bake in a donut tin at 180°C for 12 min.
- Glaze with icing sugar and juice.
Italian Donuts with Hazelnut Filling
Perfect for special occasions or to satisfy a sweet craving, these doughnuts are a labor of love that rewards you with their warm, fluffy texture and rich, creamy filling. With a preparation time that allows for the dough to proof and the filling to chill, this recipe ensures that each step is perfectly timed to create the ultimate doughnut experience.
Get the recipe: Italian Donuts with Hazelnut Filling
Lemon Poppy Seed Doughnuts
Sweet and zesty, these easy Baked Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Doughnuts are vegan, allergy-free, and topped with a simple sugar-free glaze! A quick spring or summer citrus recipe for breakfast, brunch, or dessert! One bowl and 12 minutes to baked donut perfection!
You need: 250 g flour, 100 g sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 egg, 150 ml milk, 40 g butter, 1 tbsp poppy seeds, 1 lemon, 100 g icing sugar.
- Mix batter with zest and poppy seeds.
- Bake in a donut tin at 180°C for 12 min.
- Glaze with icing sugar and lemon juice.
German Jam Doughnuts
These soft, fluffy, and incredibly delicious German Jam Doughnuts, also known as Berliner, are fried to a crisp, filled with jam, and dusted with icing sugar.
You need: 400 g flour, 7 g yeast, 60 g sugar, 250 ml warm milk, 50 g butter, 1 egg, jam, oil for frying.
- Make a soft yeast dough, rise 1 hour.
- Cut rounds, rise 30 min, fry until golden both sides.
- Pipe in jam, roll in sugar.
Cinnamon Bun Style Baked Donuts
Moist and fluffy cinnamon bun donuts covered in cinnamon glaze, crumbles, and vanilla frosting. Get the best of both sweet breakfasts in one!
You need: 250 g flour, 70 g sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 egg, 150 ml milk, 40 g butter, 2 tsp cinnamon, 100 g icing sugar.
- Mix batter with half the cinnamon and bake in a donut tin at 180°C for 12 min.
- Glaze with icing sugar and milk.
- Dust with remaining cinnamon.
Vegan Apple Cider Doughnuts
A simple recipe for perfectly spiced vegan apple cider donuts that are baked, not fried and then dipped in cinnamon sugar to take them over the top! These doughnuts can be made just vegan or vegan AND gluten-free, it’s up to you, instructions for both versions are included. Add this recipe to your list of easy vegan donut recipes to make.
You need: 240 g flour, 100 g sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 250 ml apple cider reduced to 120 ml, 3 tbsp oil, 1 tsp cinnamon.
- Mix batter with reduced cider.
- Bake in a donut tin at 180°C for 12 min.
- Toss in cinnamon sugar.
Coffee Cake Donuts
These Coffee Cake Donuts combine two favorites into one Heavenly treat that is sure to make any mouth water! Enjoy for breakfast or as a snack!
You need: 200 g flour, 100 g sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 egg, 120 ml milk, 40 g butter, for topping 40 g flour, 40 g brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 30 g butter.
- Mix batter, fill donut tin.
- Rub topping to crumbs and sprinkle on top.
- Bake at 180°C for 12 min.
Ginger Glazed Purple Sweet Potato Doughnuts
No more beige donuts! These healthy Ginger Glazed Purple Sweet Potato Doughnuts are gluten-free, allergy-free, vegan, and paleo! A creative and fun recipe to try for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack!
You need: 200 g flour, 80 g sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 150 g mashed purple sweet potato, 1 egg, 100 ml milk, 1 tsp ginger, icing sugar.
- Mix batter with potato and ginger.
- Bake in a donut tin at 180°C for 14 min.
- Glaze with icing sugar and milk.
Apple Filled Doughnuts
The doughnut of the Season award goes to these Small Batch Apple Filled Doughnuts – 6 fried yeast doughnuts stuffed with apple pie filling and then dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar.
You need: 350 g flour, 7 g yeast, 50 g sugar, 200 ml warm milk, 40 g butter, 1 egg, 2 apples, 1 tsp cinnamon, oil for frying.
- Make yeast dough, rise 1 hour.
- Cook diced apple with sugar and cinnamon until soft.
- Fry rounds, cool, pipe in the filling, roll in sugar.
Biscoff Cookie Whipped Pie
If you’re a fan of creamy, indulgent desserts with a hint of spice, this Biscoff Cream Cheese Pie is sure to become a favorite. This delightful treat combines the rich, caramelized flavor of Biscoff cookies with the smooth, tangy taste of cream cheese, all nestled within a buttery Biscoff crust.
Get the recipe: Biscoff Cookie Whipped Pie
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15 Easy Summer Desserts to Satisfy Your Cravings
15 Tasty Potluck Desserts to Feed a Crowd
Everyone secretly wants to have the “star” dish of the potluck. Well, help improve those odds by bringing a dessert. Desserts automatically are worth a few more points, and these 15 best potluck desserts will surely wow people.
