Baked Blueberry Cake Donuts
These baked blueberry cake donuts are easy to prepare, offering a comforting texture with a balanced flavor from the blueberries and spices, perfect for snacks or breakfast.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour Structure
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp baking powder Leavening
- 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp salt Flavor balance
- 1 tsp 1 tsp ground cardamom Optional, warm spice flavor
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups / 9 oz (255 g) fresh blueberries Juicy sweetness
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp (8 g) all-purpose flour For tossing the blueberries, prevents sinking
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, melted Moisture and richness
- 1 cup 1 cup (200 g) granulated white sugar Sweetness
- 2 large 2 large eggs, at room temperature Binding
- 1 tsp 1 tsp vanilla Aroma and flavor
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup (122 g) sour cream, at room temperature Tenderness
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk, at room temperature Moisture
Glaze Ingredients
- 2 cups 2 cups (260 g) powdered sugar For glaze
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp blueberry jam For glaze, added fruitiness
- 1 tsp 1 tsp vanilla For glaze, aroma and flavor
- 2-3 tbsp 2-3 tbsp milk For glaze, consistency adjustment
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut pan lightly.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cardamom in a bowl.
- Toss the fresh blueberries with a tablespoon of flour and set aside.
- In another bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar until well blended.
- Add eggs one at a time, incorporating fully before adding the next.
- Pour in the vanilla extract, sour cream, and milk, mixing until just combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the floured blueberries into the batter.
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick comes out clean, about 10-12 minutes.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- To prepare the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, blueberry jam, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Once completely cool, dip or drizzle the glaze over the donuts.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Adjust sugar in the glaze for a lighter flavor. Different fruits or spices can be experimented with for variation. Store the donuts in an airtight container.